Clínic’s progress in the ranking reflects a remarkable upward trajectory over just three editions: it ranked 52nd in 2025, rose to 43rd place in 2026 and reached 28th place in the 2027 edition. The Hospital has therefore climbed 24 places in two years, highlighting its commitment to adopting advanced technologies and developing new models of healthcare delivery.
The World’s Best Smart Hospitals ranking assesses hospitals that stand out for their implementation of innovative medical technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics, telemedicine and electronic health systems. The ranking combines the opinions of healthcare professionals from around the world with an assessment of hospitals’ technological maturity and other criteria related to their activities and accreditation.
This international recognition reinforces Clínic Barcelona’s commitment to innovation, digitalisation and the use of technology to improve patient care and the patient experience. Its ambition to become a smarter hospital is part of a broader transformation that integrates healthcare, research and education, with the aim of delivering increasingly efficient, personalised and high-quality healthcare.
