2025 Health Care Forecast: Shifting Toward Preventive, Value-Based, Whole Person Care
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing forecasts a major shift away from 'sick care' toward preventive, value-based, whole person care, with initiatives targeting chronic conditions, comprehensive women’s health, and innovative nursing education.
Published on April 12, 2025
In 2025, the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing projects a transformative shift in healthcare from the traditional 'sick care' model to one that is preventive, value-based, and focused on whole person care. The report, released on January 1, 2025, outlines how initiatives such as the School Health Nursing program in Baltimore are already identifying chronic health conditions in students, paving the way for earlier interventions. There is also a significant push to broaden women’s health beyond reproductive concerns, addressing issues throughout the life cycle including menopause and other age-related changes.
Emerging trends include the rise of nonpharmacological interventions, with AI-driven personalized care, integrative therapies, and lifestyle medicine taking center stage. Nursing education is also expanding its horizons by moving into outpatient clinics, schools, and even virtual reality environments. Complementary efforts, such as the launch of the Institute for Policy Solutions on November 2, 2023, work to eliminate long-standing health inequities and promote nurse-led innovations in care delivery, reinforcing the move towards a more inclusive, equitable healthcare system.