Clínic Barcelona Rises to 28th World Position in Smart Hospitals Ranking

The Hospital Clínic de Barcelona climbs 24 positions in two years in the Newsweek ranking due to its commitment to innovation and advanced technologies.

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The Hospital Clínic de Barcelona has climbed to the 28th position worldwide in Newsweek's World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2027 ranking, advancing 24 places in just two years.

The healthcare center's progression is notable, moving from 52nd place in 2025 to 43rd in 2026, and now reaching 28th in this year's edition. This significant leap highlights the Clínic's strong commitment to incorporating advanced technologies and promoting new healthcare models.
The World’s Best Smart Hospitals ranking evaluates hospitals that excel in implementing innovative medical technologies, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, telemedicine, and electronic health systems. The classification combines the opinions of international healthcare professionals with an assessment of hospitals' technological maturity and other relevant criteria.
This international recognition underscores the Clínic Barcelona's dedication to innovation, digitalization, and the use of technology to enhance patient care and experience. The transformation towards a smarter hospital is part of a comprehensive vision integrating care, research, and education, aiming for increasingly efficient, personalized, and high-quality healthcare.
Based on information from the official source: Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (22/10/2026)