Erasmus MC Leads in Digital Health with Patient-Centric Innovations
Rotterdam, Saturday, 8 March 2025.
Erasmus MC in Rotterdam is redefining healthcare with digital initiatives that enhance patient engagement and care quality. Their efforts set a global standard for patient-centric approaches.
Pioneering Patient Engagement Through Digital Innovation
On March 8, 2025, Erasmus MC demonstrated its commitment to patient-centered care by hosting its second physical patient panel, bringing together over 80 patients to discuss crucial healthcare topics including artificial intelligence integration, shared decision-making, and digital care initiatives [1][3]. As the most innovative university medical center in the Netherlands [1], Erasmus MC has established itself as a frontrunner in implementing digital health solutions that directly respond to patient needs and experiences.
Advanced Care Planning Goes Digital
A cornerstone of Erasmus MC’s digital transformation is its web-based advance care planning (ACP) program, which has garnered significant engagement since its launch. The platform has recorded 128,986 visits between April 2020 and June 2024, demonstrating substantial patient interest in digital healthcare planning [2]. The program has achieved impressive user satisfaction scores, with participants rating it highly for comprehensibility (mean 4.2 out of 5) and user-friendliness (mean score 70 out of 100) [2].
AI Ethics and Innovation Leadership
In a significant advancement for healthcare technology, Erasmus MC’s AI ethics lab, established in 2023 in collaboration with TU Delft, received World Health Organization accreditation on March 7, 2025 [1]. This achievement positions the institution at the forefront of ethical AI implementation in healthcare. The practical impact of AI integration is already evident, with patients now being discharged an average of four days earlier following major oncological surgery [3].
Sustainable Healthcare Innovation
Beyond digital health, Erasmus MC is pioneering sustainable healthcare practices through its Green Intensive Care project. The initiative addresses significant environmental challenges, particularly the management of medical waste, with each ICU patient generating approximately 17 kg of waste daily [1][3]. Through its Convergence collaboration with TU Delft and Erasmus University Rotterdam, the medical center is actively working to develop sustainable alternatives and minimize healthcare’s environmental impact [3].