Global Scans · Healthtech · Weekly Summary

• [New] Australia's health technology sector in 2026 will be defined by smarter, more connected care. Healthcare IT News
• [New] In 2026, healthcare AI will shift from generative content to agentic AI; intelligent agents capable of executing complex clinical tasks and seamlessly integrating into healthcare workflows will become mainstream, evolving from assistive tools to decision-making partners for physicians. Healthcare IT News
• [New] By 2026, healthcare technology will start to catch up to the rest of the service industry. Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare
• [New] The companies that build ambient data partnerships with health systems now will have an insurmountable advantage in evidence generation by 2028. Pharmaphorum
• [New] NHS Online will make accessing healthcare as simple as ordering a cab or a takeaway - fundamentally changing how people interact with the NHS for generations to come. Digital Health
• [New] As healthcare continues its shift toward predictive, patient-centric models, digital twin technology will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of global healthcare delivery. openpr
• [New] The historical growth rate of over 62% between 2018 and 2023 reflects early adoption by leading healthcare systems, research institutions, and technology firms, while the forecast CAGR of nearly 66.7% from 2024 to 2031 highlights the acceleration expected in the coming years. openpr
• [New] Scientists at UNSW Sydney have developed a new form of CRISPR technology that could make gene therapy safer while also resolving a decades-long debate about how genes are switched off. ScienceDaily
• [New] In the coming year, healthcare leaders will be challenged to move beyond one-size-fits-all solutions and adopt multi-pronged strategies that integrate policy, culture, environment, and technology. Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare
• [New] By 2026, the first generation of professionals will conduct entire workdays without touching phones because glasses handle everything phones used to do. InfoFina.com
• [New] In 2026, viable AI in femtech will be narrow, explainable, and clinician-anchored - embedded in workflows like Maven or Babyscripts - rather than generic chatbots making unregulated diagnostic claims. Mexico Business
• [New] Health system mergers and acquisitions are expected to intensify in 2026 as providers, payers, and tech-enabled platforms pursue geographic expansion, economies of scale, and regional synergies - often across state lines. Ankura.com
• [New] CRM analytics could generate up to a 30% increase in forecast accuracy between 2024 and 2028. Mexico Business
• [New] Starting in 2026, solar energy in Brazil will see a reduction in credits on electricity bills due to the increased charges for the B Wire system, as stipulated in the Distributed Generation Legal Framework. CPG Click Petroleo e Gas
• [New] Generative AI will continue to transform the way work is done across industries in 2026 and beyond. CloudThat Resources
• [New] Gene editing is expected to gain fresh momentum in 2026, particularly for children with rare genetic diseases. tovima.com
• [New] Successful companies will rethink their data and evidence generation strategies to drive success in RWE efforts, including collaboration with other firms and participation in data marketplaces. pharmexec
• [New] In 2026, liquid biopsy will gain greater clinical utility as laboratories refine how they differentiate true tumor-derived signals from background genomic noise. Today's Clinical Lab Magazine
• [New] Generative Artificial Intelligence - In 2026, the use and impact of GenAI is very likely to shape the cyber threat landscape to an even greater extent than observed in 2025. Govtech
• [New] Artificial intelligence will play an expanded role in planning and booking travel in 2026, supporting itinerary generation and recommendation engines that tailor trips to individual preferences. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Five Safety Technology Shifts for Lone Workers in 2026 As digital safety tools become central to occupational health, organizations are rethinking how they protect lone and vulnerable workers through automation, smarter communication, flexible protocols and stronger safety cultures. Occupational Health & Safety

Last updated: 11 January 2026