Hospitals could have rooms to grieve / process trauma
New mothers (particularly with birth injuries / tearing) could have the option of staying longer in the hospital post-childbirth
UK's NHS could have more dentists / funding
Expectant mothers could have virtual expert support 24/7 / proactive screening / postpartum support / wearable health technology / insurance covered doulas
Pregnant women could have the right / ability to get elective c-sections
Operating rooms / hospitals could have video / audio recording capability
Patients who are dying could choose whether or not they want CPR
Medical expertise / advice / diagnosis could be automated by AI
A business could develop overlooked / logjammed drugs by pharmaceutical companies
Single-use, retractable needles / needle-free injectors could be used in hospitals / developing countries / with drug users
Medical gaslighting could not happen
Medicine could be safer / uncontaminated through various ways
Better testing could differentiate between viral / bacterial infections
Monitoring heartbeats / blood pressure / infections / iron levels at home could prevent maternal pregnancy death
Smart toilets could test for diseases / monitor health
Beneficial Chinese medicine / herbs could be available direct-to-consumer
Prescribing and dispensing drugs could be separated
Genetic variants / epigenetic change / DNA fragmentation / oxidative stress / incompatibility could be tested to determine potential fertility issues
Inherited / acquired diseases could be tracked through cells / stem cells and stored
Raw data could be open / transparent / shared in pharmaceutical (or all) research studies
Cutting back on drinking could work with habits / accountability partners
The pharmacy experience / mistakes / billing inaccuracies could be improved
Private equity could make veterinarian care, healthcare, autism care, mobile homes, hospices, petrol stations, dentists, etc. more expensive / decrease quality
HCG / estrogen / progesterone levels could be tracked to predict miscarriages earlier
Telecoaching, prescribed medications, Sinclair method, and digitally connected breathalyzers could help with alcoholism / sobriety
Remote care management tech could improve chronic conditions
Screening could be standardized / increased for prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes
Theranos (blood testing) could have worked
Video games could be provided in hospitals / nursing homes
Loneliness / isolation / mental health could be screened for in healthcare
"Coddling" and "safetyism" in parenting / education / universities / healthcare could have negative effects
Sublingual immunotherapy could be used for allergies / asthma
Postpartum psychosis could be considered in law
Human beings could have more touch / massages could be affordable and accessible
Healthcare could have less unnecessary medical procedures that possibly cause harm and cost billions
Men could be encouraged to be proactive and transparent about health
Doctors could access accurate drug data (not from sales reps) to safely and effectively prescribe drugs
U.S. public health departments could have updated technology for communication/distribution and improved data standards
Cuban family doctors could be a model for primary healthcare
Countries could have universal healthcare coverage
Alopecia areata treatments could be covered by health insurance
Medical autopsies could be improved
Seeing art at a museum, film, consumption, fashion, food, counseling, video games, reading, media consumption, science, travel, etc. could be slow
Biodata control could be the future of healthcare
Postpartum healthcare for new moms / gynecology could improve, include screening, and incorporate pelvic floor therapy
Telemedicine could be a more effective way to treat addiction
The health risks of gender reassignment could be researched, considered, and explained fully
Dehydration could be prevented in nursing homes and the elderly
UV cleaning robots could be used
Women could have positive birth experiences
Doulas and/or midwives could result in positive pregnancy and infant outcomes
Reiki or healing touch could be beneficial to health
Telementoring / telemedicine could help underserved communities access quality healthcare
Genetic testing could prevent cancer
Patient ambassadors could spread helpful health information and services
Human milk banks could help save infants' lives
Community health workers / entrepreneurs / mentors could improve health outcomes
Perimenopause could be more well-known and studied
Medical devices could be really tested before use
Dental care could be unproven / more regulated
Vaccinations could need booster shots
A checklist could be used for greater efficiency, consistency, and safety
Drugs could be decriminalized with available treatment options
Low income patients could get virtual access to specialist care
Medical software could be easier / quicker / inter-operable
Health literacy could be increased
The healthcare system could provide better counseling and treatment to obese patients
U.S. healthcare could use rate-setting to bring down costs
Patient safety tips could be accessed through an app
Hospitals could have zero preventable deaths
Hospitals could compete against each other on progress in improving maternal health
Doctors could perform less C-sections / cesareans to prevent future complications and deaths
Research could be communicated and organized in easy-to-read formats
Drones could deliver emergency medical supplies
Kidney disease patients could be informed about transplant options
Plain language could be used more in government, universities, and other organizations
More awareness, detection, screening, and diagnosis could be done for endometriosis / pelvic floor health
Unopened, unexpired medications could be provided to patients in need
Street medicine / doctors could deliver healthcare directly to the homeless
Manufacturers of recalled drugs could be required to contact consumers
All incompatible kidney donors and recipients could be listed and matched through technology
A kidney transplant chain could increase the amount of kidney donations
Academic faculty could be required to disclose conflicts of interest in research and nonacademic work
Digital game design techniques could be used to engage people and motivate behavior
Texting could be used more for activism, healthcare, fundraising, marketing, or advocacy
People could have access to personal DNA tests
Financial rewards for / selling human organs could be legal
An opt-out system could encourage organ donations
A wristband or timer could could improve handwashing rates
People could know the cost and quality of medical procedures before going to the doctor
Fee-for-service could be replaced by bundled payments
Obamacare could be replaced by a single payer national health insurance
Assisted suicide could be legal
The birth control pill could be offered over-the-counter
A blood market could be developed to help meet demand
