Health and Wellness

Health-care systems and innovation models have been moving with increased acceleration from a focus on the “care of disease” to the “care and cure of the  person.” Stakeholders have spent nearly 20 years rallying for a reality in which...

I have lived and worked as an investor and entrepreneur in New York City for over 20 years and have traveled the world and eaten in over 30 countries. When I began working in finance in 1998, I ate like most people—spending very little to...

At long last, the conversation around mental health is beginning to shift. Progress is slow and all too often still inadequate, but we are beginning to see signs of change. Governments are recognizing that mental health is foundational to...

It's become common knowledge that populations are rapidly aging across the world. Increasing longevity during the last century has contributed to unprecedented global economic growth--and new opportunities for personal fulfillment that...

This report, an overview of studies on prevention and intervention, serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in programs for obesity reduction and weight loss. After sorting through thousands of potentially relevant papers...

In this discussion paper on social and regional factors in well-being, Milken Institute Health Economist Ken Sagynbekov examines gender-based health disparities across U.S. regions. He assesses the role of social and economic influences on...

LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2019 – More than 4,000 leaders in business, government, science, philanthropy, and the arts from more than 60 nations will pursue solutions to the world’s critical political, economic, and health challenges during the...

Patient engagement has been called the “blockbuster drug of the 21 st century.” Studies find that the more engaged and involved patients are with their health and health care, the better the outcomes. There is now growing interest in...

The biopharmaceutical industry is in a period of transition. Over the past decade, pressure from insurers and regulators has forced greater attention to how capital is allocated and has created strong incentives for specialization among the...

The impact of patient engagement has been demonstrated by numerous case studies for specific diseases and products, as well as a model for the return on investment. There is now a growing call for expanding beyond single examples of patient...