HIMSS 2025 Global Health Conference highlights the importance of smart hospitals, emphasizing connectivity, intelligence, and adaptability. Experts stress that future healthcare facilities must integrate new technologies and use modular construction to accommodate changes.
Anna Schoenbaum, Vice President of Applications and Digital Health at Penn Medicine, described a smart hospital as "connected, intelligent, and adaptive," highlighting the necessity to anticipate future care delivery methods and enhance experiences for both patients and clinicians.
Eric Smith, Chief Digital Officer for Memorial Hermann Health System, discussed the organization's modular approach to constructing and renovating facilities. This strategy allows for the integration of new capabilities over time without necessitating extensive renovations, thereby creating a platform-oriented environment that supports continuous learning and adaptation.
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