ARTED Chairman of the Board Gürdal Şahin Featured as the Live Guest on EKO Türk TV's Sectoral Program
ARTED Chairman of the Board Gürdal Şahin, was the live guest on Sectoral Program, hosted by Lale Elmacıoğlu and broadcast on EKO Türk TV on 24 June 2026. The program, titled "Technology Transformation in Healthcare and Türkiye’s Roadmap," explored the current landscape of the medical technology sector, the global transformation of healthcare technologies, the contribution of innovative medical technologies to healthcare systems, Türkiye’s strategic opportunities for the future, as well as the e-Nabız digital health system, the value-based healthcare approach, and the patient-centered transformation of healthcare.
Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence
Digital transformation in healthcare goes far beyond the digitalization of existing processes; it involves fundamentally redesigning clinical workflows, decision-support systems, and patient management. ARTED member companies play a pivotal role in advancing artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced medical imaging technologies. Combined with Türkiye’s strong healthcare infrastructure, these technological capabilities are accelerating the pace of digital transformation while strengthening the integration of ARTED member companies into the global innovation ecosystem. As a result, Türkiye is progressing toward becoming not only a user of AI-powered medical technologies but also a developer, manufacturer, and exporter.
"Türkiye Has Significant Advantages to Become a Regional Health Technology Hub"
"Türkiye has significant advantages to become a regional hub for health technologies, thanks to its strong healthcare infrastructure and highly skilled workforce."
With its robust healthcare infrastructure, extensive and accessible healthcare network, highly qualified healthcare professionals, and strong engineering capabilities, Türkiye possesses considerable potential to transform its medical technology manufacturing ecosystem. The collaboration among public hospitals, private sector investments, and academia–industry partnerships provides an environment in which innovative technologies can be rapidly tested, implemented, and scaled.
Value-Based Healthcare and the Vision of Preventive Medicine
A value-based healthcare approach is becoming increasingly important for ensuring the sustainability of healthcare systems by improving patient outcomes while making more efficient use of available resources. Innovative medical technologies play a crucial role in enabling preventive care, early diagnosis, personalized treatment, and better clinical outcomes. Through the integration of digital health solutions with value-based healthcare principles, Türkiye has the opportunity to build a more resilient, patient-centered, and sustainable healthcare system.
Key Highlights
During the program, Gürdal Şahin emphasized that:
- Medical technologies have evolved beyond being merely products and devices, becoming strategic drivers of healthcare system sustainability, resilience, and efficiency.
- By leveraging its strong healthcare infrastructure together with the innovation capabilities of ARTED member companies, Türkiye has the potential to strengthen its position within the global value chain.
- Medical technologies contribute not only to improved clinical outcomes but also to the economic sustainability, efficiency, and long-term resilience of healthcare systems.