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Tech Disrupters Reshape Healthcare


or more than 45 years, i’ve dedicated my life to improv- ing health outcomes — from founding Susan G. Komen,


now the world’s largest breast cancer organization, to launching the Promise Fund to break down barriers to early detection and treatment. I have witnessed dramatic shifts in healthcare, but nothing quite matches the scope and speed of the disruption we see today. Disruption is no longer an


abstract idea confi ned to Silicon Valley pitch decks. It is taking hold of healthcare in ways that promise to fundamentally reshape delivery, access, and patient engagement. Major retail pharmacy chains


are embedding primary care in neighborhood storefronts. Payers and providers are investing


billions in data-driven care models. Technology companies are leveraging artifi cial intelligence to predict disease, personalize care, and even detect cancer earlier than ever before. These forces are converging at a


defi ning moment, fueled by consumer demand for more convenient and aff ordable health solutions. Innovation is not coming solely


from the private sector. We are also seeing important cross currents from philanthropy and government. The philanthropic world is increasingly funding local, scalable interventions that bridge the gap between underserved communities and high-quality care. And on the government side, there


is fresh leadership committed to modernizing the nation’s sprawling health infrastructure. Even those who may diff er with


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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on some issues have acknowledged his work to modernize the Department of Health and Human Services. “There’s strong bipartisan concern


about ultra-processed food,” says Jerold Mande, a former FDA senior adviser and deputy undersecretary at USDA under two Democrat presidents, citing RFK Jr.’s early eff orts at HHS to spotlight nutrition and chronic disease. But while disruption brings great


promise, it also brings risk if we lose sight of why we do this work: improving outcomes and saving lives.


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s we reimagine care delivery, we must remain fi ercely outcome-


driven, always measuring success by whether people — especially those historically left behind — are living longer, healthier lives. Accessibility and aff ordability


should be our North Star. Too many families still face impossible choices between paying rent and seeing a doctor. Rural hospitals are closing at


an alarming rate, and minority communities continue to experience unacceptable disparities in disease incidence and survival. Disruption must do more than shift market share; it must close these gaps. One encouraging trend is the rise


of community-focused health systems and grassroots networks. We need to make it easier for individuals, faith-based organizations, nonprofi ts, and local businesses to engage directly in their community’s health ecosystem. By doing so, we can build culturally competent care models that resonate with local populations and address unique community health challenges.


Artifi cial intelligence and digital


health tools off er new opportunities here as well. Imagine mobile apps that help rural patients coordinate telehealth visits, AI-powered diagnostics that support frontline clinicians, or digital navigators who help non-English speakers move through complex systems. These innovations won’t replace the


human touch but can make that touch more eff ective. The real test of disruption will


not be the headlines it generates or the market valuations it drives but whether it delivers measurable improvements in early detection, treatment, and survival, particularly among those who have been marginalized by our current system. For over four decades, I have seen


that the most lasting impact comes when innovation meets compassion and when data-driven solutions are grounded in community realities. This is our moment to reshape healthcare into a system where everyone, regardless of where they live or what they earn, has the opportunity to live a longer, healthier life. It will require partnership across sectors, from retail giants to local nonprofi ts, from government agencies to grassroots volunteers, and an unwavering focus on measurable outcomes. We should embrace this disruption,


not fear it. But we must also guide it thoughtfully, so that it leads us closer to a healthcare system defi ned by accessibility and aff ordability for all.


Nancy Brinker, founder of the Promise Fund of Florida, served as U.S. ambassador to Hungary. She hosts Conversations with Nancy Brinker on Newsmax TV.


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