Healthcare innovation: Building on gains made through the crisis

Medicine's ongoing progress relies on continuous exploration. Recent healthcare advancements include AI algorithms rivaling or surpassing radiologists in interpreting chest X-rays, affordable genomic sequencing for personalized cancer treatments, and enhanced population health management through big data and analytics. The COVID-19 pandemic has tested healthcare systems, revealing their resilience and rapid innovation. However, the crisis persists, and the medical sector must rise to challenges posed by COVID-19 and its economic aftermath. Pharmaceutical companies face complex supply chain management, remote work, and disrupted clinical trials while racing to develop vaccines. Hospitals struggle to care for COVID-19 patients, maintain existing care, and manage shortages amidst financial pressures.