Introduction

2021/22 Introduction

Digitalization was a futuristic promise for the health sector. Despite the highly complex and innovative nature of the industry, integrating digital solutions for everyday practices seemed like a decades-long promise. However, the past two years have successfully shortened this process thanks to the development of novel, responsible solutions.

Nonetheless, the country still has historic burdens to address, such as the high incidence of chronic diseases and the lack of quality service coverage. Adopting a prevention-based system also remains one of the sector’s main objectives, actively pursued by all providers of the health chain.

Trends for 2022 are clear and industry leaders need to set their strategies and goals accordingly. Focused on promoting well-being, companies in this sector are expected to become completely patient-centric. At the same time, meeting sustainability requirements, opening quality health access, moving toward a value-based model, strengthening publicprivate partnerships and empowering patients on their health journey with scientific data remain pillars for a successful sectoral transformation.

For health delivery models to be patient-centric, providers need to take into account the spiritual, emotional, financial, social, mental and physical conditions of patients when discussing wellness or illness. For this integral approach, patients will need education, counseling, monitoring, diagnostics, insights, behavioral nudges, intervention and treatment management. Because of this, patient empowerment is fundamental and only a provider with the right tools can achieve that.

Players in the Mexican health ecosystem are already making interesting proposals regarding these trends. Mexico Health Review shines a light on the industry’s efforts to achieve a universal, patient-oriented and digitalized health system. In its 2021/2022 edition, leaders highlight their journey in digitalization, growth and research, coupled with their efforts to promote solutions that ensure market success through accessibility.