Ms. Ivy Teh, Managing Director of EIU Healthcare of The Economist Group, was invited to speak about the trends and changes in the global healthcare industry. As the world population rapidly ages, she pointed out that the healthcare market will grow on a global scale. She explained that easy access to healthcare information has led to patient empowerment and patients have become more informed and demanding. She also noted that healthcare delivery will become increasingly connected and integrated with the advancement of technology.