- Although there are currently innovations such as Artificial Intelligence, telemedicine and minimally invasive robotic surgery, they are not available to all health professionals.
- For the third consecutive year, a study was carried out to find out the best smart hospitals in the world and 8 from Latin America appeared.
- The only hospitals in Mexico that were included are the ABC Campus Observatorio Medical Center and the Médica Sur Hospital.
To provide correct care to patients, the training and knowledge of doctors is not enough. Appropriate equipment and furniture are also required to reap the benefits of technology. Within the healthcare field, innovations are developed every day although they are not always within the reach of doctors. Therefore, it is worth knowing what are considered the best smart hospitals in Latin America today.
In this sense, there are aspects within a consultation that have not been modified for decades. The auscultation part and the interview with the correct questions to identify the cause of the discomfort are some of the main ones. At the same time, there are also other elements that have been transformed.
Until a few years ago, doctors were identified by their white coat and stethoscope. However, now it is different because there are new tools that aim to enhance their capabilities, although unfortunately they are not always within the reach of doctors.
What are the characteristics of smart hospitals?
First of all, in recent years the term smart hospital has emerged. In its simplest definition, these are spaces that have the latest in technology available to medical personnel. The clear objective is to take advantage of these types of resources for the benefit of patients.
Smart Hospitals: 3 characteristics they should have according to the WHO
Some of the new features they have within their facilities are equipment with Artificial intelligence for the analysis of a large amount of information in a few seconds and thus be able to make better decisions. They are also distinguished by their robotic equipment to make minimally invasive surgeries, 3D printing and they also have internal interconnectivity through the internet.
The best smart hospitals in Latin America
For the third consecutive year, Newsweek magazine and the Statista database published a list with the best smart hospitals in the world. The result is named World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2024 And what is striking is that eight from Latin America appear among the first places.
- 37) Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein – Brazil
- 74) Syrian Lebanese Hospital – Brazil
- 192) BP – A Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo – Brazil
- 237) Samaritan Hospital Higienópolis – Brazil
- 273) Moinhos de Vento Hospital – Brazil
- 304) Pro Matre Paulista – Brazil
- 307) ABC Medical Center Observatory Campus – Mexico
- 312) Hospital Médica Sur – Mexico
In that sense, what is mentioned is that all the included hospitals use tools such as telemedicine, digital imaging and robotics. They also have cutting-edge equipment and the latest technology for use by medical personnel.
Last year in Saludiario we presented the same list with the best smart hospitals in Latin America. Although the same hospitals in Brazil and Mexico appear, what changed was the position.
Ranking with the best “smart hospitals” in Latin America (2023 edition)
In the previous edition the best position was for Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital which was in 40th place and is now in 37th place, which implies that it rose three steps.
With respect to Mexicans, the only ones who were included are ABC Medical Center Observatory Campus and the Médica Sur Hospital although both had a setback. The first was in 285th place and the second in 292nd, while now they are in 307th and 312th, respectively.
For now, do you know any of the best smart hospitals in Latin America?
Also read:
Smart Hospitals: 3 characteristics they should have according to the WHO
The 10 best smart hospitals in the world (2024 edition)
Ranking with the best “smart hospitals” in Latin America (2023 edition)
