The health sector has long held fast in times of boom and bust. But will today's healthcare models stand up to tomorrow's world? Rising costs, an Age of Austerity and new waves of health technologies can change the model to one that is radically different from today. Imagine a "virtual" hospital that only processes data and sends patients to the right place to suit their needs, anywhere in the world. "Healthcare futures" - the first Outsights On for 2011 written by Consultant Alasdair Keith looks at how the healthcare model could change in the future.

We asked and you answered! Thank you for taking part in the Top Drivers for 2011 survey in December based on the 21 Drivers for the 21st Century^TM.

The top drivers, as chosen by you, are: War, terrorism and insecurity; Economic and financial stability and Resource availability. Bringing up the rear are: Intellectual property, Space and Identity. The next monthly update is on Consumerism, do feel free to pass on the word.