Technology has invigorated the debate on how to deliver quality health care to all populations. It is already transforming the health and wellness landscape, but the near future is offering tantalizing advancements that will speed progress toward the goal.
— By Malibu Kothari

The transformation of the global health-care industry has been ongoing for the last decade or so, supported by technology, big data, and laws like the U.S. HITECH Act that promotes the “adoption and meaningful use of health information technology.”

Despite the advances, there are still disparities in health-care delivery and health-care quality among population groups in the....