Four Areas of Health You Should Invest In This Year

In today’s climate, investing is no easy feat. There are wars to consider, political unrest, financial uncertainty and the unpredictable nature of one Donald Trump. 

However, there are still sure-fire investments that can be well worth pursuing, and the healthcare sector is certainly an area that is included in that.

With technology ever-evolving, as well as policy reforms and mental health awareness on the rise, investors should always keep an eye on this sector and look to back companies that are not only promising financial returns, but are making a meaningful impact too.

There are some standout areas within healthcare that are particularly attractive, which include: 

Addiction Treatment

The amount of people seeking help from a rehabilitation centre is higher than ever before and the addiction crisis is worsening, whether it be through opioids, which has been well documented in the USA, or alcohol, with more peope turning to drink to deal with the stresses and strains of daily life than ever before.

In the US alone, over 100,000 overdose deaths were recorded in 2003 and there’s becoming a high unmet need in the space. Combined with supportive regulatory changes and growing public awareness on the issue, it makes it prime estate for investment. 

The likes of private treatment centres, rehab platforms, technology and specialised addiction clinics all provide solid investment opportunities, while looking into how AI can help the sector is also well worth exploring, particularly in the areas of virtual therapy and relapse prediction tools.

Digital Health

The digital transformation of healthcare is far from slowing down and the likes of telehealth platforms, remote patient monitoring systems and AI-driven diagnostics are big business. In fact, the digital health market is expected to be valued at beyond $500billion by 2027.

Key areas to monitor include:

• Chronic disease management tools
• Mental health apps and virtual therapy services
• Wearables and home-based monitoring devices
• Health data analytics and decision-support systems

What’s important to note is that regulatory pathways are becoming clearer for software companies to enter the market and that can be really positive for investing in start-ups that have technology that could really make a difference in the space. It is, of course, just choosing the right one to invest in.

Elder Care and Aging-in-Place Technologies

With populations aging rapidly in developed countries, elder care is becoming a critical and lucrative sector. By 2030, more than one in six people globally will be over 60 years old. This demographic shift creates urgent demand for assisted living solutions, home health services, and technologies that support independent living.

Investors should look at:

• Home care platforms that connect caregivers with families
• Smart home devices designed for elderly people
• Geriatric telehealth services
• Memory care facilities and Alzheimer's-focused solutions

Companies that offer integrated elder care ecosystems, combining services, hardware, and AI, are especially well-positioned to scale and gain market share.

Biotechnology and Personalised Medicine

Finally, biotech is something worth considering. However, it is high risk, high reward. Today, personalised medicine provides a more targeted and scalable investment path, with advances in genomics and CRISPR-based gene editing worthwhile options to explore. The FDA approval process is incredibly stringent though, as it should be, so you need to ensure what you’re investing in can pass through that.

Trends within biotech to consider could be:

• Precision oncology using biomarkers to guide treatment
• mRNA vaccine development beyond COVID-19
• Rare disease therapies supported by regulatory fast-tracking
• AI in drug discovery, reducing R&D costs and time-to-market

As we’ve said, it’s high risk, high reward, but there are some solid pathways if you do your research and invest in the right areas.