Back from the IFC - International Finance Corporation Healthcare Conference in Bali - where the conversations were as vibrant as the location! The conference had some of the global thought leaders share their views on subjects ranging from universal health coverage challenges to tech-driven care models. Some of the notable speakers were Budi Sadikin (Hon. Health Minister of Indonesia), Farid Fezoua, Viren Shetty, Sejal Mistry, Dr. Vedha Sampath, Tathagato Rai Dastidar, Leona A. Karnali, CFA, FRM, Claudia Martínez, Geetha Tharmaratnam, Biju Mohandas, Vikram Vuppala, Alka Goel, Sylvana Q. Sinha, Esq. Some key takeaways that stood out: >UHC needs political will & money: Countries aim for 100% health coverage, but budget constraints are real. Sustained investment and policy commitment are non-negotiable. >Value-based care is here to stay: Health systems are shifting from service volume to patient outcomes—better care, not just more care. >Tech is rewriting the rulebook: AI, digital health, and data analytics are no longer future bets—they’re today’s enablers of seamless, efficient healthcare. >Women’s health deserves the spotlight: Bridging investment gaps in women-led healthcare businesses can unlock $400B in global GDP by 2040! Yet, funding for women’s health remains disproportionately low. >NCDs are the ticking time bomb: Prevention must take center stage, or we risk unsustainable healthcare costs. Governments, insurers, and providers need to work together on proactive models. >Health equity and profitability can coexist: Investors are shifting focus from pure ROI to impact-driven models—integrating health equity isn’t just ethical, it’s strategic. >Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are essential: Scaling innovative solutions requires collaboration across stakeholders—governments, insurers, hospitals, and tech players need to align incentives. The conference wasn’t just about networking - it was about rethinking the future of healthcare. The challenges are huge, but so are the opportunities. The big question: How fast can we adapt? #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #ValueBasedCare #UHC #HealthEquity #IFCHealthcare Ravee Diksshit, Om Manchanda, Dr Chandan Bhasin
