This video features Dr. Chiu, the founder of the CARES team and Director at National Taiwan University Hospital, sharing his insights and practices on the evolution from health check-ups to a new era of health management. Dr. Chiu reviews the 20-year development of the Health Management Center at NTU Hospital, emphasizing that modern medicine should not focus solely on disease screening. Instead, the emphasis should shift to the prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases and the overall enhancement of health among the sub-healthy population.
Facing the challenges of an aging population and declining birth rates, health management must incorporate new technologies such as digital tools, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) to create more personalized and forward-looking health promotion strategies. Dr. Chiu stresses that active participation from the public and the cultivation of healthy lifestyle habits are key to successful health management. He also cites both domestic and international examples, such as the successful reduction of stroke rates in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, and the emerging involvement of the insurance industry in health management.
In addition, he highlights the importance of addressing often overlooked yet serious health threats like obstructive sleep apnea. Looking ahead, health management will place greater focus on quality of life, aiming to achieve a win–win situation through the integration of medical care and technology for early disease prevention and health promotion.
Key Highlights
- The NTU Health Management Center celebrates its 20th anniversary, shifting from health check-ups to comprehensive health management.
- Chronic non-communicable diseases (such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer) are leading causes of death in developed countries, making prevention essential.
- The sub-healthy population constitutes the majority; only about 10% of people are truly healthy, and health management should target improvements in this group.
- The adoption of digital technology, AI, and IoT enhances screening efficiency and health monitoring.
- Changing lifestyle habits is challenging; fun and incentive-based approaches are needed to sustain behavioral change.
- Emphasizes the role of community and home-based healthcare, with hospitals potentially shifting their functions toward community integration.
- Insurance companies are beginning to engage in health management by incorporating lifestyle factors into premium adjustment models.
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