Inha University Hospital ranked 68th in World’s Best Smart Hospitals

Inha University Hospital has been ranked 68th globally and 7th in South Korea in the ‘World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2027’ evaluation, conducted by Newsweek and Statista. This represents a significant rise from its previous global ranking of 161st and domestic ranking of 11th.

The hospital was also named an ‘AI Innovation Leader,’ a new category recognizing institutions that meet high standards for artificial intelligence reputation and maturity. Out of 410 hospitals evaluated globally, only 40 were selected for this distinction, including four in South Korea.

Inha University Hospital utilizes various digital technologies to enhance patient safety and clinical efficiency. Key implementations include ‘DeepCARS’ for predicting cardiac arrest risks, ‘SmartECG’ for electrocardiogram analysis, and AI-driven fall prevention monitoring. The hospital also employs AI for medical imaging across six types of scans, including MRI and CT, and uses voice recognition technology for medical reporting. Additionally, the facility operates robotic surgery systems, remote intensive care units (e-ICU) in collaboration with regional medical centers, and automated systems such as rehabilitation and specimen transport robots.