Our Eyes on the Future of Health and Health Care

We face huge problems in health and health care. To solve these challenges, we need to look to the future and be open to new, unconventional ideas.

Team Director Brian Quinn and Pioneer team members discuss the types of projects Pioneer is seeking and the ideas that have the potential to transform health and health care.

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Conversations with Pioneers

Each month, we speak with leading thinkers that inspire us to think about the future of health and health care. With this series, we aim to bring in new perspectives, challenge our thinking, and stay at the forefront of trends and ideas that could have significant impact on the work we’re all doing, now and in the not-too-distant future.

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Supporting Initiatives to Redistribute Unused Medicine (SIRUM)

For too many years, nursing facilities have had to let millions of dollars’ worth of medicine go to waste. Now, with SIRUM’s innovative matching model, surplus medication can be easily donated to those who need it most.

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Pioneering the Use of Personal Health Data

"Real-world" data, collected by patients in real-time, could give researchers a new window into how people experience health in everyday life. As we embark on this exploration, learn about the evolution of Pioneer's approach to personal health data.

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The Coming Revolution of Data-Driven, Patient-Centered Health Care

In a world with abundant, actionable health data—both from electronic medical records and our everyday observations—we may be empowered to make better decisions and our relationships with doctors may significantly change.

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About the Pioneer Portfolio

We seek out and support innovation to accelerate progress and create transformative change. We support projects that use original, unconventional approaches and lead to breakthrough ideas that can shape the future of health and health care.

Pioneer is always looking for innovative, new ideas. Learn more about our strategy and submit a proposal.

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