Because home is where the health is

Contributed by Financial Times - Published 08 December 2009

Healthcare is a growing global challenge. Demand is increasing due to ageing, obesity and the rise of chronic disease. What does this mean for the delivery of healthcare? Will higher spending on hospitals solve the problem? Are there better ways of using resources? Don Spence, CEO of Home Healthcare Solutions at Philips, offers insight to the way forward.

Why is the demand for healthcare rising?With an ageing society and an increase in obesity, as well as in chronic diseases, demand for healthcare is rising. This is a global challenge already putting a significant strain on healthcare worldwide. By 2025, the global population over 65 will double,…

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