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News Article
29 September 2026
National AI Initiative for Healthcare Receives Funding
The Swedish University Hospital Alliance (SUHA), has secured funding from the European Social Fund (ESF) to jointly establish “Health AI Academy Sweden”. The funding which totals SEK 18 million will enable 600 employees across Sweden's seven university hospitals to take part in a shared educational programme in artificial intelligence (AI).
Joint Opinion Editorial
24 June 2026
A golden opportunity to lead Europe’s health data revolution
One of Sweden’s greatest strategic assets is the vast amount of health data generated within the healthcare system. Together, university hospitals, academia, industry can alongside the government position Sweden as a leading hub in Europe’s health data ecosystem.
Joint Opinion Editorial
21 January 2026
Strengthen collaboration to make precision medicine accessible
With a roadmap, we clarify that we are ready to take responsibility for the system improvements required to achieve our goals, write contributors from regions, universities, and government agencies.
Joint Opinion Editorial
28 November 2025
Healthcare needs new professional roles
We want to develop new educational programs that don’t yet exist, at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and innovation, write contributors from Sweden’s seven university hospitals.
Press Release
18 June 2025
Sweden’s university hospitals join forces for the future of healthcare
During Almedalen Week, a historic collaboration within Swedish healthcare is launched. The country's seven university hospitals are joining forces in a united alliance to strengthen specialized care, research, and education in Sweden.
Past Events
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Title: University healthcare – Sweden’s gateway to the world for clinical research
In this seminar, representatives from academia and healthcare will discuss how national coordination and collaboration—through initiatives such as the Swedish University Hospital Alliance (SUHA)—can strengthen clinical research quality, accelerate study delivery, and maximise value for patients and society.
Participants
Marianne van Rooijen, Hospital Director, Akademiska University Hospital
Stefan James, Professor, Uppsala University
Patrik Danielsson, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Umeå University
Annika Östman Wernerson, President, Karolinska Institutet
Eva Tiensuu Janson, Professor and Research Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor, Uppsala University (Moderator)
Boubou Hallberg, Hospital Director, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
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What does it take to strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness in healthcare, research and innovation?
In this seminar, hospital directors and senior representatives will be joined by Sweden’s Healthcare Minister Elisabet Lann to discuss what is required for Sweden to continue delivering world-class care, research and education—for the benefit of patients across the country.
Participants include
Marianne van Rooijen, Hospital Director, Akademiska University Hospital
Christophe Pedroletti, Hospital Director, Karolinska University Hospital
Ninnie Borendal Wodlin, Director of Healthcare, Region Östergötland
Pia Näsvall, Director of Health and Medical Services, Region Västerbotten
Boubou Hallberg, Hospital Director, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Carolina Samuelsson, Incoming Hospital Director, Skåne University Hospital
Martin Gunnarsson, Acting Director of Health and Medical Services, Region Örebro County
Anders Goliger, Communications Director and moderator, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Göran Eriksson, Patient
Elisabeth Lann, Minister for Health Care
Watch the livestream here.
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Title: Leading the shift to self-care – from hospital to home
In this seminar, Senior clinical leaders, together with patient representatives, will discuss how healthcare systems can support a safe transition from hospital to home—placing patients’ needs, resources and involvement at the centre of care.
Participants
Ulf Petrusson, Professor of Jurisprudence and Researcher, University of Gothenburg / GPCC
Jessica Schiött, Chief Nursing Officer, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
David Sparv, Chief Nursing Officer, Skåne University Hospital
Carina Ahlstedt, Chief Nursing Officer, Akademiska University Hospital
Maria Taranger, Area Manager, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Nicklas Mårtensson, Chair, Funktionsrätt Sverige
Katarina Johnsson, Deputy Hospital Director (Administration), Skåne University Hospital
Marianne van Rooijen, Hospital Director, Akademiska University Hospital
