Panel Discussion: Beyond Sick Care: Building a Prevention-Driven Health System in the UK?
The UK health system is world-renowned but still heavily oriented toward late-stage treatment rather than proactive prevention. Shifting toward a prevention-first model is critical for reducing pressure on the NHS, improving population health outcomes, and ensuring long-term sustainability.
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What would it take to get the UK’s health system thinking “prevention first” instead of waiting until people are really sick?
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What incentives and policy shifts are needed to encourage investment in prevention, both from government and private sector stakeholders?
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How can tech, data, and local communities help people stay healthier and spot problems early, before they become serious?
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