Health care providers are pressured to adapt to digital transformation trends that include new technologies and changing patient perceptions, particularly in the inpatient sector which significantly impacts health care spending.
A study was conducted using a scoping review of 44 peer-reviewed articles to identify 8 core trends in the digital transformation of hospitals, along with expert insights to contextualize these trends for the German hospital sector.
The findings highlight that successful digital transformation depends on data interoperability and understanding the evolving patient self-image, urging hospitals to adapt their business models and embrace their roles in new digital ecosystems.