BUSINESS TECH | Deloitte launches Asia-Pacific health institute
Deloitte said Asia-Pacific continues to face challenges linked to income inequality, fragmented health systems, workforce shortages and aging populations.
Healthcare access across Asia-Pacific remains uneven despite advances in universal health coverage, according to a new report released by Deloitte alongside the launch of its Deloitte Asia-Pacific Health Institute.
The report, “Access amplified: technology solutions for improving healthcare access in Asia Pacific,” examined how digital technologies such as telehealth, remote patient monitoring, AI-driven diagnostics, telerobotics and smart hospitals are being used to expand healthcare access, reduce costs and improve care quality across the region.
Deloitte said Asia-Pacific continues to face challenges linked to income inequality, fragmented health systems, workforce shortages and aging populations. The report cited data showing that nearly half of the region’s population, or about 2.1 billion people, are expected to live on less than $8.30 per day in 2025, limiting access to healthcare for uninsured and underserved communities.
The report highlighted case studies from markets including Singapore and Indonesia, where digital health systems are helping extend care into communities and homes while easing pressure on hospitals. In developed markets, the study found that healthcare systems are increasingly strained by rising demand, inflation and shortages of medical professionals.
Deloitte Asia-Pacific Life Sciences and Health Care Industry Leader Kavita Rekhraj said regional healthcare systems are reaching a critical point as demand rises while supply and workforce capacity remain under pressure.
The report outlined recommendations for policymakers and healthcare providers, including expanding digital self-service and preventive care tools, improving healthcare data interoperability, increasing investment in community-based care, reskilling healthcare workers for AI-assisted workflows, and establishing governance frameworks for clinical AI systems.
It also explored the use of AI agents and automation to improve productivity and support healthcare workers, alongside technologies such as wearables, predictive analytics and robotic process automation to streamline hospital operations and reduce costs.
Deloitte Asia-Pacific Chief People and Purpose Officer Sonia Breeze said the institute aims to help policymakers and healthcare leaders collaborate on scalable healthcare models across the region.
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