The webinar opened with an introductory presentation by Luc Nicolas (EHTEL), who outlined the working paper and set the stage for a discussion on the evolving role of AI in healthcare. The working paper he introduced is now open for comments on the Member Workspace.

During his presentation, Luc Nicolas outlined a series of critical barriers that currently constrain the effective implementation of AI in healthcare, and suggested some recommendations.

Next, Dragan Sahpaski, from EHTEL member Sorsix, presented the Pinga platform, a modular Software as a Service (SaaS)-based EHR and Hospital Information System (HIS) currently deployed in over 10 countries. The system processes more than 3 billion clinical interactions annually and plays an active role in the European Health Data Space (EHDS) interoperability testing initiatives, such as the Plugathon and the  XShare project.

Stefano Tagliaferri, from EHTEL member Kelyon, emphasised that coexistence between AI developers and EHR vendors is not only possible but essential. He highlighted the persistent fragmentation of national systems and the prevalence of legacy interfaces as the primary integration barrier across Europe.

Main take-aways:

• _{The session highlighted that AI is no longer a futuristic concept. It is now a tangible reality which is already influencing daily healthcare operations and decision-making.}
• _{The central challenge for the healthcare sector, therefore, is not whether AI will be implemented: instead, it is how effectively systems, professionals, and governance structures can adapt to its ongoing evolution.}
• _{Transparent design, robust governance, and sustained collaboration between innovators, vendors, clinicians, and regulators are all needed. Through this, AI has the potential to transform healthcare data into actionable intelligence, advancing positively both individual patient outcomes and societal well-being.}

⚜️ EHTEL members have access to the videos and presentations on the EHTEL Member Workspace.

An additional opportunity:

• EHTEL members are invited to learn about what Xt-EHR is working on and respond to the current Xt-EHR open consultations.