The Hospital of the Future

Technological Transformation: Artificial intelligence in diagnostics and patient pathway management. Robotics and automation in surgery, nursing, and logistics. Remote monitoring, telemedicine, and the role of edge computing. Digital twins, predictive modeling, and virtual testing.

Decentralization of Care: The evolving role of hospitals: from acute centers to data-driven coordination hubs. Expansion of home care and wearable technology. What are the boundaries of decentralizable care?

Infrastructure and Sustainability: The future hospital as a smart, green, and modular institution. Energy efficiency, sustainable materials, and digital energy management.

Data and Interoperability: Unified electronic health data systems. Data protection, ethics, and preserving patient autonomy. Data as a foundation for clinical and managerial decision-making.

Personalized and Preventive Care: Genomics and biomarker-based personalized therapies. Integration of AI-driven preventive strategies into hospital practice. Redefining the patient journey: from reactive to proactive models.

Organizational and Human Dimensions: Transformation of healthcare professionals’ roles and skillsets. Digitalization of workflows vs. preserving human interaction. Clinical decision-making evolution: physician + AI as “co-pilots.”