Sweden's University Hospitals Unite for Future Healthcare

The initiative aims to create more accessible, equitable, and efficient specialized care for patients nationwide. The Swedish University Hospital Alliance includes Karolinska University Hospital, the University Hospital of Umeå, Uppsala University Hospital, Örebro University Hospital, Linköping University Hospital, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, and Skåne University Hospital.​

A quarter of Swedish healthcare in collaboration​

The university hospitals care for over 1.6 million patients annually and account for approximately 25 percent of Swedish healthcare. Together with universities, they also conduct clinical research and educate future healthcare professionals.​

Joining forces for the future of healthcare

– Together with Sweden’s university hospitals and universities, Karolinska University Hospital delivers world-leading healthcare and research that makes a real difference for patients across the country. To improve access and shape the healthcare of tomorrow, collaboration between us is absolutely essential. This alliance will help further strengthen Sweden’s capacity for innovation, international competitiveness, and resilience, says Christophe Pedroletti, CEO of Karolinska University Hospital.

The alliance will, among other things, develop collaboration in precision medicine, promote more clinical trials where more patients can participate, and better meet future competence needs through coordination in educational matters. By jointly representing Swedish university healthcare in international contexts, Sweden's global position is also strengthened. The Swedish University Hospital Alliance takes joint responsibility for future healthcare – for today's and tomorrow's patients.​

Launch at Almedalen​ week

On June 24, leaders of the university hospitals will gather for a panel discussion, with representatives from universities, industry, patient organizations, and politics participating.​

Tuesday, June 24, 3:00–4:00 PM, Region Västerbotten's event area, Novgorodgränd 1, Visby.​

Participants​

Christophe Pedroletti, CEO, Karolinska University Hospital
​Elisabeth Karlsson, Director of Health and Healthcare, Region Västerbotten​
Marianne van Rooijen, CEO, Uppsala University Hospital​
Jonas Claesson, Director of Health and Healthcare, Region Örebro County​
Ninnie Borendal Wodlin, Care Director, Region Östergötland​
Boubou Hallberg, CEO, Sahlgrenska University Hospital​
Björn Ekmehag, Administrative Manager, Skåne University Hospital