The HIMSS25 European Health Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for June 10-12, 2025, in Paris, will highlight innovative digital strategies aimed at addressing staffing challenges in healthcare.

A recent survey of 442 healthcare executives revealed that European hospitals are rapidly adopting technology to tackle severe workforce shortages, identifying four key issues driving this shift.

Acute nursing and clinical staff shortages are a pressing concern, with 90% of healthcare executives in Germany and 73% in Spain reporting significant gaps, prompting increased investments in AI scheduling and remote monitoring technologies.

In response to these staffing challenges, 75% of Italian executives are emphasizing the need for virtual consultations, while 78% of Dutch executives are focusing on remote patient monitoring.

Denmark has increased its digital health budget for virtual care by 68%, particularly targeting chronic disease management staffing issues.

In France, 82% of executives have identified staff burnout as a major challenge, leading to greater reliance on virtual nursing assistants and automated tools.

Administrative burdens are also a significant concern, with 78% of UK executives evaluating AI-driven support to streamline workloads and 72% in Ireland adopting digital triage for emergency demands.

Sweden is accelerating its digital transformation initiatives, particularly in telehealth, to address clinician shortages in rural areas, with 69% of executives supporting this shift.

In Switzerland, 60% of healthcare leaders have cited critical gaps in frontline clinical roles, driving an expansion in telemedicine solutions.

Belgium is focusing on AI-powered scheduling systems, with 72% of leaders investing to effectively manage staffing demands and reduce burnout.

Leading technology vendors like Dedalus, GE HealthCare, and Microsoft are expected to showcase solutions at HIMSS25 that address these workforce challenges and improve care delivery across European healthcare systems.

Attendees at the HIMSS25 conference are encouraged to engage with exhibitors to explore technologies that enhance operational efficiency and patient care delivery across European healthcare systems.