The Digital Health Workforce Revolution: Are We Training for the Right Future?

The digital transformation of health and care is no longer on the horizon, it’s here, and accelerating fast. But while the tools are evolving, the people and systems behind them are struggling to keep pace. Health systems face a decisive moment: will we train for yesterday’s models, or for a future of care that is smarter, more distributed and yet human-centered by design?

As AI, remote monitoring, and digital biomarkers become standard in both smart hospitals and at-home care environments, the workforce behind healthcare must evolve. This isn't just about training doctors or nurses in new tech, it’s about reimagining who delivers care, how, and with what competencies. The emerging health and care workforce spans medicine, STEM, data and cybersecurity, design, insurance, business, and economics. These professionals will operate across digital care teams, hybrid clinical models, and population health infrastructures that didn't exist a decade ago. The challenge lies in anticipating which capabilities will remain essential, which will be redefined, and how to develop a health and care workforce that can adapt at the speed of change. Beyond technical skills, we must rethink cultural shifts in education, leadership, and workforce values, restoring trust, purpose, and attractiveness to a sector under strain.

Join us to discuss:

• What will future health systems look like and who will be the health and care workforce?

• How are health and education systems adapting to prepare a cross-disciplinary workforce for smart hospitals, home-based care, and population health delivery?

• Which workforce planning strategies and policies can foster resilience, attract talent, and build equity into the design of digitally-enabled healthcare systems?

This roundtable will unpack how we train for the future, not just of healthcare jobs, but of health itself.