Taiwan Places 13 Hospitals in Smart Rankings as 50-Plus AI Medical Products Win Approval
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Updated · 코리아타임스 · May 31
Taiwan Places 13 Hospitals in Smart Rankings as 50-Plus AI Medical Products Win Approval
1 articles · Updated · 코리아타임스 · May 31
Thirteen Taiwan hospitals made Newsweek’s “World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2026,” putting the island second in Asia as its health system expands digital care.
More than 50 AI medical products have already won regulatory approval, supporting early cancer detection, cardiac-event prediction and clinical decision support under a national clinical AI governance framework.
Over 400 hospitals are being linked through Taiwan’s “3-3-3 Framework,” which uses FHIR standards, cloud systems and Zero Trust security to enable interoperable electronic records and safer data sharing.
A 50%-plus adoption rate for My Health Bank, along with MediCloud, e-prescriptions, virtual health insurance cards and telemedicine, is extending care beyond hospitals into rural, home-based and preventive settings.
Taiwan says its smart-health push shows it can contribute to global health governance, while again urging fuller participation in the WHO despite continued exclusion.
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Taiwan’s Smart Healthcare Surge: 13 Hospitals in Newsweek’s 2026 Global Rankings and the Nation’s AI Transformation
Overview
Taiwan stands out as a global leader in smart healthcare, with thirteen hospitals ranked among the world’s best smart hospitals in 2026. This achievement reflects Taiwan’s strong commitment to integrating advanced technology into patient care. By leveraging its robust data assets, technological strengths, and supportive policies, Taiwan has built a powerful digital healthcare and AI ecosystem. Smart hospitals in Taiwan use cutting-edge technologies like AI, telemedicine, robotics, and data analytics to optimize care delivery and operational efficiency. These innovations not only improve treatment outcomes but also support broader goals such as prevention, population health management, and better quality of life.