Healthcare Engagement in 2026: Trends Shaping the Year Ahead

Episode Summary

The Human Resilience podcast is back, and we are kicking off 2026 by unpacking four engagement trends reshaping how care is delivered and how people actually follow through: human–AI partnership, belonging as a driver of outcomes, integrating behavioral health and social determinants into every program, and personalization that adapts in real time.

Hosts Bob Gold and Shelley Schoenfeld sit down in this solo episode to explore things like how to use AI responsibly as support—not a decision-maker—while keeping human connection at the center. The conversation connects technology, trust, and behavior change, showing how small, timely actions and a sense of purpose can turn engagement into lasting impact.

Listen and Learn

• Why belonging may be one of the most underutilized health interventions
• How to deploy AI safely without losing trust or human connection
• What it takes to integrate behavioral health and SDOH into everyday care
• How real-time personalization drives engagement, adherence, and resilience

If you’re designing programs for real people—not just systems—this conversation offers a practical roadmap for engagement that works.

Hosts

• Bob Gold, Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health
• Shelley Schoenfeld, Chief Strategist, GoMo Health