Quantum Technologies Strategic Imperatives for Health and Healthcare Leaders 2025

Quantum Technologies: Strategic Imperatives for Health and Healthcare Leaders December 2025 Shyam Bishen Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare, World Economic Forum Adam Burden Senior Managing Director, AccentureJeremy Jurgens Managing Director, World Economic ForumPetra Jantzer Senior Managing Director, Accenture Health and life sciences leaders are entering a period of growing complexity and pressure to deliver more effective, efficient and secure care. Quantum technologies are beginning to play a role in this shift, introducing new ways to model biological systems, improve diagnostic precision and strengthen the protection of sensitive health data. However, progress depends not only on exploring these technologies but also on understanding the pathways to operationalize them at scale. By building the right partnerships, frameworks and investment strategies, organizations will advance the responsible and effective usage of quantum technologies in the health and life sciences ecosystem. The World Economic Forum and Accenture, through the Forum’s Quantum Economy Network and the Centre for Health and Healthcare and its Digital Healthcare Transformation initiative, have convened experts from multiple disciplines to explore these questions. This white paper, which is part of an industry series building on insights from Embracing the Quantum Economy: A Pathway for Business Leaders, illustrates early progress, major challenges and enablers that will determine the pace of adoption. It captures examples of how leading institutions are thinking about quantum technologies, and maps readiness for broader implementation. Finally, the paper identifies the key regulatory, standards and talent foundations needed to translate emerging research into practical applications that enhance patient outcomes and strengthen health systems. We thank all contributors who shared their time and expertise in shaping this work. We hope it supports decision-makers seeking to understand where quantum technologies can make a credible contribution to healthcare and life sciences, and what steps are needed to prepare for their integration in the years ahead.Foreword Quantum Technologies: Strategic Imperatives for Health and Healthcare Leaders 3