Top 10: Most Technologically Advanced Hospitals
Technologically advanced hospitals rely on cutting-edge systems to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Facilities in nations such as South Korea, Germany and the US are implementing technology such as robotics for surgery and medication dispensing. These hospitals leverage AI for diagnostic support and treatment planning.
Many are also digitalising health records systems, to allow for seamless data sharing across departments and institutions.
Telemedicine capabilities, meanwhile, enable remote consultations and monitoring, so expanding access to specialist care.
Advanced imaging technologies, including 3D printing for surgical planning, are also becoming standard. Some hospitals employ automated guided vehicles for material transport and smart beds that monitor patient vitals.
Here are 10 of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world.
10: Asan Medical Center
Country: South Korea
Asan Medical Center in South Korea is considered a renowned hospital for its commitment to medical excellence. It is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology and facilities.
The hospital has a long track record of investing in advanced equipment. This technology is helping deliver accurate diagnoses, more-precise surgeries, and more-effective treatments. Asan Medical Center is also at the forefront of medical advancements, often pioneering new clinical techniques and therapies.
9: Seoul National University Hospital
Country: South Korea
Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) has utilised state-of-the-art medical equipment and telemedicine services across its facilities. SNUH combines existing diagnosis and treatment models with high-tech disease control and prevention programmes.
It is focused on “‘the development and globalisation of our medical technology”, it says, adding that as it embraces technology “we still keep love, kindness and communication at our core”.
8: Sheba Medical Center
Country: Israel
Founded in 1948, Sheba Medical Center is the biggest healthcare facility in the Middle East, and has been included in Newsweek’s World's Best Hospitals report. The hospital uses innovative technologies, from AI to digital health initiatives, to support staff and care for patients.
It provides innovative, personalised medical care to patients from around the world, and says it is dedicated to providing “advanced and compassionate medicine for everyone”. It adds: “We welcome all cases, including the rarest and the most challenging.”
7: Singapore General Hospital
Country: Singapore
Singapore General Hospital (SGH), established in 1821, is the largest acute tertiary hospital in Singapore and ranked among the world's best. It provides the most comprehensive patient-centred care, with over 50 clinical specialties on its campus.
It is a leader in smart hospital technology, utilising robotics, automation and a range of digital healthcare solutions. SGH uses 3D printing to create patient-specific anatomical models for surgical planning and rehearsals, and partners with Nanyang Technological University to develop 3D-printed personalised medical devices and implants.
6: Bumrungrad International Hospital
Country: Thailand
Bumrungrad International Hospital has state-of-the-art medical technology, and invests in advanced medical equipment, enabling effective treatments and minimally invasive procedures. It is a leader in medical technology and innovative patient services. Among its most recent advancements, Bumrungrad has expanded its Precision Medicine department, which offers personalised cancer treatments and the latest breakthrough therapies from the US and Europe.
5: King's College Hospital
Country: UK
London-based King's College Hospital has adopted digital health solutions, including telemedicine and remote monitoring, to improve patient outcomes and provide efficient healthcare services. The hospital’s Centre for Technology and the Body explores how technology intersects with people's physical, sensory, and emotional worlds. Its MyChart patient app, meanwhile, uses encryption, passwords, and two-step authentication to keep patient information safe.
4: Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Country: Germany
Charité is one of the biggest hospitals in Europe, and Germany's largest university hospital. It is known for its dedication to medical innovation and research. Charité collaborates with international research groups to contribute to digital health programs that support communities in need. Charité BIH Innovation, meanwhile, is a central hub for digital solutions and innovations. This includes the Digital Health Accelerator, which supports medical and research professionals in developing digital health solutions.
3: Johns Hopkins Hospital
Country: US
Johns Hopkins leads the world in biomedical research, and is also at the forefront of medical technological breakthroughs, in areas including robotics and telemedicine. The hospital develops digital clinical decision-support tools that provide clinicians with trusted information at the point of care, and can be used in both primary and specialty care settings. Its Technology Innovation Center (TIC), meanwhile, collaborates with researchers and healthcare providers to create digital healthcare solutions.
TIC staff include human-centred designers, software developers, data analysts, and innovation leaders. They help with building technology for departments, writing grants, and mocking up designs.
2: Cleveland Clinic
Country: US
The Cleveland Clinic is a global medical system that uses technology to improve patient and clinician experiences. It has a team of over 72,000 researchers, scientists, clinicians, and caregivers.
It is known for its innovative use of healthcare technology, including electronic health records and digital health solutions that help healthcare professionals work more efficiently and enhance patient care.
The hospital connects inventors with industry partners to create medical devices, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and digital health. Some of its milestones include licensing vaccines for breast and ovarian cancer in 2020, developing a remote heart monitoring device in 2014, and performing the first deep brain stimulation for stroke recovery.
1: Mayo Clinic
Country: US
The Mayo Clinic is dedicated to advanced medical research and providing holistic care to 1.4m people each year. It has developed several technologies, including Magnetic resonance elastography, a non-invasive technology for patients with hepatitis C. It has also developed high-resolution ultrasound imaging software to improve the quality and detail of ultrasound images. This can help diagnose and treat cancer earlier.
It is also a leader in using AI to benefit people with or at risk of heart disease, and to improve treatments for cancer.
The Mayo Clinic partners with Cerebras Systems to develop AI models based on anonymized medical records that use gen AI and machine learning to create patient record summaries, analyse images and help with diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient outcomes.
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