ICT&health February 17, 2025
What is the current state of digitalization in healthcare in Europe from an expert’s view? How will AI advancements influence it, what can we learn from the U.S., and what could Europe do better? Interview with Prof. Dr. Ariel Dora Stern, the Alexander von Humboldt Professor for Digital Health, Economics, and Policy at the Hasso Plattner Institute.
How do you assess the digitization of healthcare in Europe? Do you view this process with optimism or concern?
I would say I view the process with a healthy dose of both! There is much work to be done, but also massive opportunities to learn from what has worked well—and what has not—elsewhere, particularly in the U.S., which began its healthcare digitization process...