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Moving Upstream
We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest strategic report, Moving Upstream: Disease Prevention as a strategic opportunity for Irish Medtech Innovation.
Ireland's healthcare system is facing increasing pressure from an ageing population, a rising burden of chronic disease, and stretched resources. This landmark report, developed by Irish Medtech Skillnet in partnership with Skillnet Ireland, and guided by Irish Medtech, presents a compelling case for shifting our focus "upstream."
This report argues that strategic innovation prioritising early intervention, prevention, diagnostics, and the effective use of real-world evidence is a transformative opportunity. It positions the Irish medtech sector to deliver more sustainable, cost-effective, and person-centred healthcare solutions, while also establishing the country as a global leader and living testbed for prevention-focused technology.
Moving upstream is not just a health system aspiration; it is an economic and industry imperative. The report highlights powerful evidence demonstrating the strong returns of preventive action, including data on how earlier medtech intervention can reduce major complications and deliver significant economic returns on investment.
To understand how your organisation can leverage this strategic opportunity and secure a more sustainable future for healthcare, download the full report.