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The rise and future of smart health clinics and hospitals
Technology is a staple of the modern world.
From smartphones to smart wallets, almost every aspect of day-to-day life can be made more tech-savvy, bringing convenience and connection to everyday tasks. This is true in the healthcare industry, too, where smart clinics and hospitals are changing the way we treat patients.
From the meteoric rise of smart healthcare to looking at what’s in store for Femtech, dive into the exciting world of smart hospitals in this article.
What Are Smart Health Clinics and Hospitals?
Smart health clinics and hospitals integrate a wide range of technology to improve their services. This can come in the form of the Internet of Things (IoT), in which a range of devices and software are connected to work together as a larger digital system powered by smart building connectivity.
Usually, the tech chosen revolves around boosting efficiency, patient satisfaction, and operations management.
For instance, a hospital might use electronic health records (EHRs) to digitise patient records. This allows authorised staff members to quickly access patient history before an appointment and gives patients remote access to their medical data.
In the Femtech space, a smart fertility clinic might use tracking apps that automatically sync with individual patient profiles, allowing for personalised treatment plans and constant health monitoring.
Rapid Rise of Smart Healthcare
Demand for accessible, patient-focused care is increasing, leading to the rapid market growth of smart healthcare solutions.
Currently worth around $197 billion globally, the industry is expected to grow at an annual rate of 6.88%, reaching a total worth of $258.25 billion by 2029. This highlights the lucrative nature of the industry and how significant investment is expected to continue.
In a round-up of The World’s Best Smart Hospitals, 350 were selected from 28 countries. While these aren’t the only smart hospitals out there (there aren’t any clear-cut figures on that right now), it is a pretty good indicator of just how widespread these tech-first clinics and hospitals are.
So, why such a sudden demand for smart healthcare? There are a number of reasons, including increasing access to healthcare at home, improving patient outcomes, and reducing costs for hospitals, clinics, and patients.
How Are Smart Clinics and Hospitals Changing Healthcare?
The more smart clinics and smart hospitals we have, the more people can access tech-led healthcare. Simple!
In terms of the change this will bring, what can we expect? To learn more, we’ve dug a little deeper into the benefits of smart healthcare centers that are contributing to their rapid rise.
Connecting Hospitals and Clinics
A prominent advantage of smart clinics and hospitals is that communication can be enabled between different centers.
If, for example, a patient needs emergency care while on holiday, the hospital could access their patient data from another hospital via a centralised system. They’ll have access to allergies, existing health conditions, and medication the patient is currently taking, ensuring the next steps taken are right for the individual.
This streamlined communication can also connect different departments within a single smart hospital or clinic.
When moving a patient to a new ward, for example, the healthcare professionals can quickly access the medical data they need without a lot of back-and-forth between doctors and nurses, improving efficiency and reducing the time taken to complete an internal transfer.
Improve Healthcare Accessibility and Autonomy
Smart health clinics and hospitals aren’t only focused on inpatient treatments. With a fleet of tech at their disposal, they can help patients continue monitoring and treating healthcare issues from the comfort of their own home.
This is something we’re no stranger to at Femtech World, where the likes of menstrual cycle tracking and postpartum wearables have helped millions of women take control of their health away from hospitals.
In the wider healthcare industry, smart hospitals and clinics are using this tech to improve healthcare access and autonomy by utilising:
- Remote appointments: Smart hospitals can host remote appointments on secure video-call platforms (also known as telemedicine). This is particularly useful for patients with mobility issues or who live in remote places.
- Remote patient monitoring: When necessary, healthcare professionals at smart clinics and hospitals can hand out wearable devices to patients. These track conditions at home and while on the go, providing a more comprehensive picture of their health and alerting patients to issues that may require medical attention.
- Healthcare apps: From tracking medication to booking appointments, healthcare apps make it far easier for patients to take their health into their own hands. Smart hospitals can utilise apps to improve access to key services, like prescription ordering, as well as recommend reputable apps to patients that enhance health autonomy.
Data-led Decision Making
A key concept in smart hospitals and clinics is the use of data to derive valuable insights. By using smart tech, hospitals can monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like bed turnover rate, staff-to-patient ratio, and equipment utilisation.
They can then use this data to guide operational decisions, ensuring next steps are based on the unique experiences of their specific smart hospital.
For example, if there’s room in the budget to buy new equipment, data on equipment utilisation could identify the most frequently used tools or those that are often already in use when another member of staff needs them.
Reduce Repetitive Tasks
Smart hospitals and clinics can invest in software and hardware to reduce repetitive tasks.
For example, in appointments, professionals can use transcribing tools to create transcripts of the conversations with their patients. This is far simpler than taking notes and provides a more comprehensive overview of the patient’s concerns and the advice given.
The patient receives the healthcare professional’s full attention, and the professional has a complete transcript to refer back to when assessing treatment options.
The Future of Health and Care
The future of health and care will undoubtedly be shaped by technology and smart infrastructure.
In terms of developments, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will be central to future innovations. They can be used to:
- Diagnose conditions based on personal medical history, images, and current symptoms.
- Derive valuable insights from smart hospital data.
- Personalise treatment plans based on individual patient data.
- Detect anomalies in diagnosis, treatment, and admin to reduce errors.
- Improve cybersecurity with advanced threat detection.
As AI and ML develop, it’s likely that their place in smart healthcare will too.
When looking at the future of smart hospitals and Femtech, technology may help reduce the gender health gap. By implementing Femtech, like ovulation tracking and new approaches to treating breast cancer, hospitals can improve treatments specifically geared towards women and prove a commitment to female healthcare.
AI and Femtech can be used cohesively, too. For example, professionals can use AI to analyse female-focused medical studies and create clear, actionable insights that guide Femtech investments.
Final Thoughts
With smart health clinics and hospitals on the rise, it’s an exciting time to be involved in the Femtech world! We’ve touched the surface of how technology can be used to improve healthcare for patients and professionals alike, but there’s a lot more to explore.
Ready to learn more? Take a look at the latest news on Femtech World.
Digital diagnostics company Medichecks has acquired specialist menopause health platform and clinic My Menopause Centre.
The deal is part of Medichecks’ move into clinical services and follows its earlier purchase of Leger Clinic, creating what the company describes as a hormone health offering for women and men across the UK.
Medichecks and My Menopause Centre will combine digital services with clinical governance. The acquisition aims to enhance Medichecks’ ability to deliver integrated testing, diagnosis and ongoing clinical support.
The combined group plans to grow its specialist hormone health services, supporting patients across the UK with clinical care throughout different stages of their hormone health journey.
Helen Marsden, co-founder of Medichecks, said: “At Medichecks, our mission is to make healthcare more accessible, evidence-based and patient-centred.
“Helen and Clare have built an outstanding, clinically credible platform that is transforming menopause care for women across the UK.
“Medichecks now owns two CQC Outstanding-rated clinics, the only clinics in their respective sectors to achieve this rating, and we are deeply committed to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centric care.
“We’re proud to continue the founders’ legacy while supporting the next stage of growth, ensuring more women can access high-quality menopause care when they need it most.”
The CQC, or Care Quality Commission, is the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
The acquisition supports Medichecks’ plans to make hormone healthcare more accessible by delivering integrated testing, diagnosis and ongoing clinical support for patients across the UK.
Helen Normoyle, co-founder and chief executive of My Menopause Centre, said: “We set out to build something resilient, clinically credible and scalable, not just fast.
“Our mission has always been to make menopause care compassionate, accessible and grounded in evidence. Medichecks shares that vision.
“Their digital platform, commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centred care make them the ideal partner to take My Menopause Centre into its next chapter.
“This milestone reflects not only a strong product, but a remarkable team and community.
“I’m deeply proud of what we’ve built and excited to see My Menopause Centre grow further under Medichecks’ leadership.”
Menopause specialist Dr Mary Claire Haver has been appointed as the first chief agewell officer at virtual care clinic Midi Health.
In the role, Dr Haver will work with Midi’s clinical team to develop the AgeWell platform, described as a proactive health model that integrates perimenopause and menopausal care with metabolic health, bone density, brain health and cardiovascular risk assessment.
The platform aims to provide preventative care targeting what the company describes as the primary drivers of female mortality and disability: heart disease, bone loss and cognitive decline.
Joanna Strober, chief executive and co-founder of Midi Health, said: “Longevity care has historically ignored women’s biology, especially during the critical windows of midlife and menopause.
“At Midi Health, we are committed to extending healthspan, not just lifespan, and making that care accessible to millions of women as a core pillar of their health.
“By collaborating with Dr Haver, we are ensuring women continue to have access to care designed for their bodies, their hormones, and their real lives.”
Dr Haver is board-certified in obstetrics and gynaecology, a Menopause Society certified practitioner, a certified culinary medicine specialist and an adjunct associate professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at The University of Texas Medical Branch.
After a career in academic medicine, Dr Haver founded The Pause Life, described as a science and education-based resource for women navigating perimenopause and the menopause transition.
Through her books, unPaused podcast and digital platform, she has provided education on midlife health.
Dr Mary Claire Haver said: “I have spent my career advocating for women to receive the science-backed, no-nonsense guidance they deserve.
“I chose to partner with Midi Health because they are the only platform with the scale and medical rigour to deliver the kind of care women deserve, regardless of their zip codes.
“Together, we are setting a new standard for proactive, preventative care that meaningfully extends both lifespan and healthspan for women.”
Women’s Health Week USA 2026 has unveiled its first populated agenda, anchored by an opening keynote from Kate Ryder, Founder and CEO of Maven Clinic, and featuring a cross-sector lineup shaping the next phase of scale in women’s health.
You can view the full agenda here.
Taking place May 13–14, 2026, at the New York Academy of Medicine, Women’s Health Week USA brings together the full women’s health ecosystem to focus on one central question: what does it take to move women’s health from innovation to institutional scale?
Kate Ryder will open Day 1 with a keynote drawing on her experience building Maven Clinic into the world’s largest virtual clinic for women’s and family health.
Under her leadership, Maven has partnered with employers and health plans to deliver care across fertility, maternity, postpartum, paediatrics, and menopause at scale.
Her perspective sets the tone for a program centered on commercialisation, partnership, and sustainable growth.
Beyond the opening keynote, the newly released agenda reflects the sector’s growing maturity.
Across two days, the program features 70+ speakers, with representation from leading organizations including the FDA, Planned Parenthood, CVS Health Ventures, Samsung Next, NIH, WHO, and Maven Clinic.
Sessions span investment and deal flow, clinical innovation, regulation, data and technology, and market expansion, alongside dedicated pitch sessions and curated 1:1 matchmaking designed to turn insight into action.
The agenda has been built to facilitate meaningful connections across the ecosystem, with partnerships positioned as the primary driver of scale.
As women’s health continues to attract institutional capital and global attention, Women’s Health Week USA 2026 offers a clear snapshot of where the market is heading, and who is shaping it.
The full agenda is now live, with additional speakers and partners to be announced in the coming months.
View the full programme here.
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