25 autumn 2025 work, and over time, it will support employees in vari- ous functions throughout the company. Every compa- ny should begin this journey, and if you haven’t already, start tomorrow. There’s no time to waste.” Of course, the path is not without its challenges. “Using cutting-edge AI is relatively expensive and requires in- vestment,” Mr Beger cautions. “And we are operating in a highly regulated industry, where getting approval for AI-enabled medical devices is no small feat.” Keeping pace is another concern, with major AI breakthroughs happening weekly. “Today’s latest re- search might be outdated in six months. This makes choosing the right technology tricky. Smaller compa- nies may want to consider partnerships rather than trying to build their own models from scratch.” Putting the human back into healthcare While AI opens up exciting business opportunities and creates economic value, Mr Beger sees its most significant promise in restoring the human element of care. “Let AI handle the routine, so that healthcare professionals can focus on delivering the extraordi- nary,” he says. “We need to bring the human touch back to healthcare.” Let AI handle the routine, so that healthcare professionals can focus on delivering the extraordinary. DIGITAL HEALTHTECH 25