The gender gap in health care seems to be getting more attention lately. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden recently hosted the first White House Conference On Women’s Health Research to address the disparities. The event also emphasized the health of American women impacts the prosperity of the country. In this episode of FutureHealth, we’re looking at the state of women’s healthcare today and looking forward in the next three to five years.

Guest:

Wendy Lund, Chief Client Officer, Health@WPP

The future of health care in the US is partly a story of different generations of Americans and their health status, consumption of healthcare products and services, and relationships with medical providers. On this episode, we look at Gen Z and health management, including their particular medical maintenance challenges, issues connecting with them, and their pathways to care.

Guest:

Miriam Browning Nance, VP at Horizon Media’s WHY Group

According to a United Nations report, the aging of the world’s population is accelerating. In 2019, there were 703 million people aged 65 years or older in the world. That’s projected to grow to 1.5 billion by 2050. In the U.S., the 2020 census showed one in six Americans, 55.8 million people, are 65 plus. That’s projected to reach 82 million by 2050, amounting to a quarter of the population, compared to 17% today. It’s a challenge given that older people are often defined by chronic conditions. On this episode, we discuss what this senior boom means for the work force, healthcare and businesses.

Guest:

Michael Hodin, CEO, Global Coalition On Aging, Managing Partner, High Lantern Group