Imagine, decades from now: Patients would have their own health data at hand, personalised health monitoring deeply linked to their individual needs, educational content easily accessible, and tailored treatment. Utopia? Not so much, as hospitals have already acknowledged the necessity of a more patient-centric culture. Leaning on inspirational examples, experts will discuss what the future of hospital care would look like and the steps towards a patient-centric culture.

What is implied in a patient-centric culture and how this shift for hospitals functioning impacts MedTech ecosystems and stakeholders? How are the technological advancements apprehended for better health outcomes and how are they reshaping the traditional hospital models? What kind of collaborative approaches between hospitals and MedTech companies optimise value creation for healthcare delivery and patient outcomes and which impact can we foresee for innovation development? How is the digitisation of hospitals and treatment processes inherent to a patient-centric approach? What opportunities does is present for MedTech solutions and how are hospitals walking through their digital transformation? What economic challenges do hospitals face in adopting new MedTech, and how can companies contribute to cost-effective healthcare? What are the obstacles in creating a patient-centric culture, as well as in implementing new devices and procedures, for hospitals and how can they be lifted?

Moderator: Susie A. Ruff, Founder & Strategic Advisor, RUFF & CO. Business Innovation