Medical advances in 2025: Impact on Health Insurance

In 2025, we can expect to see groundbreaking advances in medicine that could change not only the healthcare industry but also health insurance. From personalised cancer treatments to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), these developments are revolutionising our understanding and approach to health and disease.

The continuous development in medical research and technology offers enormous potential for improving our health and quality of life.

New approaches in cancer treatment

Advances in molecular biological cancer research offer new hope for patients. Personalised therapies, such as immunotherapy, can be used to target cancer cells without significantly damaging healthy cells. The analysis of tumour tissue and biomarkers enables a treatment strategy tailored to the patient that is both more effective and has fewer side effects. In the coming years, these approaches are likely to drastically change the treatment landscape and raise expectations of health insurance.

Gene therapies for the treatment of serious illnesses

Gene therapy represents a pioneering approach to the treatment of hereditary diseases and other serious illnesses. By replacing defective genes with functioning ones, it opens up new possibilities for improving or even curing the progression of diseases. These forms of therapy have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life of patients and could completely redefine the demands on insurance services.

The fight against obesity

The introduction of so-called ‘weight-loss injections’ such as Wegovy shows how new drugs can help in the fight against obesity. While basic insurance already covers this treatment for medically necessary cases, future research could further optimise the formulations and costs. In addition, the many positive side effects of these drugs, such as the reduction of cardiovascular diseases, could also be applied in other medical fields.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and health apps

Artificial intelligence and health apps, such as those offered by Helsana, Swica and many other health insurance companies, are revolutionising the Swiss healthcare system. These technologies not only increase efficiency and patient care, but also offer new possibilities for health monitoring and promotion. Health insurance companies are increasingly supporting apps that offer functions such as symptom checkers and medication management, and are promoting the use of fitness apps through bonus programmes. Digital portals and chatbots are also making insurance services easier and increasing customer satisfaction.

The rapid advances in medicine and technology promise an exciting future for the healthcare system and health insurance. While personalised cancer treatments, gene therapies and innovative drugs such as weight-loss injections offer new therapeutic options, AI and health apps are revolutionising patient care and insurance services. We at thebrokernews will continue to follow these developments with interest and will keep you regularly informed about the latest advances and their impact on health insurance.

Binci Heeb

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