
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Insights from the First Hospital Manager Workshop
How are digital transformation and artificial intelligence reshaping healthcare? How do emerging technologies improve patient care, hospital efficiency, and health management? Where does Türkiye stand in this journey, and what lies ahead for the future of medicine?
These pressing questions were addressed during the first Hospital Manager Workshop, hosted by Liv Hospital and Istinye University on February 8.
Leaders in Healthcare Discuss the Future
The workshop welcomed distinguished speakers, including:
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. şuayıp Birinci, Deputy Minister of Health
- Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş, Rector of Istinye University
- Meri İstiroti, Liv Hospital General Group Coordinator, Istinye University Executive Board Member & Hospital Manager Editorial Board Member
- Oğuz Engiz, Hospital Manager Editorial Director
Held at the Istinye University Vadi Main Campus Congress Center, the event attracted more than 400 participants.

AI and Digitalization in Healthcare
The program featured three dynamic panels, covering:
- The latest applications of digitalization in healthcare
- The role of artificial intelligence in diagnosis, treatment, and drug development
- How digital health systems enhance hospital efficiency, accessibility, and patient-centered care
Experts highlighted that digital transformation is not just technological but cultural, requiring collaboration between clinicians, managers, and policymakers. AI’s potential to accelerate diagnosis, optimize treatment plans, and personalize patient care was presented as a defining factor for the future.
Shaping the Future of Healthcare
The workshop concluded that Türkiye is advancing steadily in digital health, with significant investments and innovation paving the way for global competitiveness. With AI-driven tools and digital systems, healthcare in Türkiye is set to become more efficient, accessible, and patient-focused.
