The concept of innovation in healthcare is most often used to refer to advances in medical science or technology. But it can equally apply to the ways in which healthcare is delivered to some of the world's most disadvantaged people.
Not enough is being done to reduce the incidence of coronary disease in women
Andrew Lansley discusses patient choice and responsibility, access to information and the latest treatments, and why basic care should remain free.
What strategies should we be taking to ensure we are equipped to deal with our ageing societies?
That the world’s population is ageing rapidly is old news. Driven by falling fertility rates and a sustained increase in longevity, many countries—especially in the developed world—are now bracing themselves for the fact that their fastest-growing demographic is the over-80s. Moreover, the linear trend that life expectancies have followed for over a century is set to continue.
A new Economist Intelligence Unit report provides insights into the implications for healthcare systems of a rapidly ageing global population.
A webcast featuring experts from the Clinton Global Initiative
Since the beginning of the global financial crisis, thousands of Americans have lost their jobs — and access to their health insurance.
Reducing maternal mortality rates is not just a problem for the developing world
A new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit highlights the dilemmas faced by policymakers seeking to implement healthcare reform.