This topic requires a common effort coming from multiple disciplines and perspectives such as health and medicine, economics, law, organization science, public administration, sociology, ethics, anthropology etc.
It could be interesting to look into how new technological developments could play a role in finding alternative ways of improving cost effectiveness of health care, while preserving or even enhancing patient care.
Research on new treatment methods, organizational change and health economics are also aspects that could be considered as valuable to further add to the knowledge base on the topic on the search towards a solution.
Changes in the demand for healthcare, due to for example changing demographics, cultural trends and epidemics ought to be further explored as well. While, the shift in healthcare providers should also be considered.
Lastly, driven in part by demographic changes, a new paradigm of public and private sector collaboration has been developing to transform healthcare financing and delivery. Partnerships with industries such as retail, telecommunications, technology, wellness and fitness are expanding and reshaping the health system. What is the payoff for these collaborators?
