How To Predict The Future Of Healthcare: Method #1 - Forecasting

Have you ever wished you could see what the future holds? What if I told you that while I can’t give you the all-knowing crystal orb of the legendary witches, you could, with a little effort, learn to predict much more accurately what comes next? 

Futures methods, under the umbrella term futures studies, have been established techniques for decades in fields such as economics, statistics, and business management – however, they are largely overlooked in healthcare and medicine. This is a luxury: they provide accessible ways to anticipate and prepare for potential future scenarios, making strategic planning and decision-making much easier. 

Many of these futures methods are robust and relatively straightforward to learn, even for those without a background in complex modeling or data analysis. 

This is the first article in our new “How to predict the future of healthcare” series dedicated to teaching these basic futures methods. The “lessons” will include detailed explanations, practical examples, and a thorough written guide to help you learn and apply these techniques in the context of medicine and healthcare. By doing so, we aim to empower you with additional tools to navigate the future with confidence and proactive insight.
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