Healthcare experienced an unprecedented rate of change over the past two years. Life-saving drugs were brought to market faster than ever before. Digital health leapt to the forefront of care delivery. Unique collaborations broke down silos across the industry. Organizations that build on those changes are most likely to thrive in the coming years as pressure mounts to deliver more value to consumers.

“We are past the time when big players and current incumbents are default winners, and incremental change is the norm,” Ashely Smith, Partner in Oliver Wyman’s Health and Life Sciences practice, said as she kicked off the Oliver Wyman Health Innovation Summit 2021 on Sept. 28. “Investment is creating motion, momentum, and challengers at scale.” This year’s Center Stage event – which kicked off the 7-week Health Innovation Summit – zeroed in on areas where leaders can drive innovation to reshape the industry. Here’s a look at some of the key themes that emerged:

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