The UK government’s proposed immigration reforms, which include ending the recruitment of overseas social care workers, pose a serious threat to a sector already heavily dependent on foreign staff.

Europe and North America are leading a new wave of CareTech startups that use AI, digital health, and community-based models to tackle aging challenges at scale.

With over 6.5 million Canadians lacking a family doctor and indefinite delays for non-emergency procedures, many are turning to medical tourism, travelling to Mexico, Germany, India, and beyond, to access life-saving care unavailable at home.

President Donald Trump announced that wide-ranging tariffs, including a minimum 10% tariff on all countries, would go into effect, which could lead to higher prices and supply chain uncertainty for many industries, including healthcare.

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Explores how integrated home-based care is emerging as a global solution to support aging populations, offering cost savings, improved quality of life, and scalable innovation for long-term care systems.