Health2040
Shaping the Future of Outpatient Primary Healthcare in Switzerland
Mission
Health2040 is a forward-looking research initiative that aims to provide scientific foundations for sustainable outpatient primary care in Switzerland.
By examining the anticipated transformations in outpatient care — driven by demographic shifts, rising chronic illness rates, cost pressures, growing demand for services, and technological advances — we aim to ensure a resilient, future-ready healthcare model.
Brought together through a partnership between University of Lucerne’s Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Interface Lucerne, and Swiss Learning Health System (SLHS), Health2040 integrates academic expertise, practical insights, and policy perspectives. Our collective mission is to develop evidence-based solutions that foster a healthcare system equipped to meet Switzerland’s evolving health challenges.
Key Projects
The Health2040 framework includes several key studies:
Population Preferences Survey: Capturing the preferences of the general Swiss population concerning future primary healthcare models.
Health Professionals' Preferences Survey: Exploring the preferences of healthcare professionals regarding future models in primary care.
Task Shifting Study: An in-depth investigation into the facilitators and barriers of task shifting among healthcare professionals, examining how specific roles and responsibilities can be shared to improve service delivery.
Innovative Outpatient Primary Care Services in Switzerland – Status Quo and Perspective: An Evidence Brief exploring innovative primary care models in Switzerland.
Health Network for All: A Co-Created Vision and Action Plan
In 2024, Health2040 brought together over 50 stakeholders from healthcare, social services, and civil society to shape a vision for sustainable outpatient primary care.
Through a structured co-creation methodology, participants collaboratively developed:
A care model that reflects patient-centered principles and anticipates societal and healthcare needs.
An action plan that provides strategic directions for implementing this care model effectively.
The co-created action plan emphasizes a comprehensive, adaptable care network, called the “Gesundheitsnetz für alle – pour tous – per tutti” (Health Network for All).
The model aims to integrate healthcare, social services, and civil society, leveraging digital tools and ensuring access across diverse population groups.
