Changing the Society is the Way of the Future to Bend the Medical Trend

Implications: We are beginning to see the changes required to create a movement around the idea of prevention. Companies that can focus on this space and produce results will be the future of health care.

Analysis: As this article points out, New York has recognized that obesity is one of the major issues facing its citizens. They are making moves to make a difference in peoples lives.  While this is a small change, it is the beginnning. The key to changing the health care system and costs in the US and around the world is to move the focus away from a "sick care system" to one of Prevention.  The Milken study has shown that we can save $1 trillion per year by 2023 if we implement preventive services and chronic care management for 7 conditions.

We are beginning to see the recognition of the role society and each of us plays in our own health.  The area of preventive medicine and Prevention will be a growing community of service providers for the next decades to come.