Key Trends from Vitalis 2025: EHDS, AI and new Healthcare Ecosystem

Vitalis has wrapped up for the year, and we've had time to reflect on the experience and gather some key takeaways. Vitalis 2025 clearly signalled that healthcare is entering a new phase – one where data, technology, and collaboration are shaping the solutions of tomorrow. Here are five standout trends we think are worth keeping an eye on.

The EHDS Regulation

One of the overarching themes throughout the conference was the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation – a framework that places individuals’ rights to their health data at the centre. EHDS paves the way for improved information sharing across borders, systems, and stakeholders. Sweden is preparing through pilot projects and legal groundwork, with the aim of developing new citizen-facing services that go beyond today’s 1177 platform.

AI Assistants to Ease the Admin Burden

AI is now delivering tangible value in healthcare – from transcribing medical notes to intelligent staff scheduling. Another effective way to reduce the load on healthcare professionals was self-monitoring in the waiting room, via a digital kiosk that captures vital signs before the patient sees a clinician.

Women’s Health in Focus

Femtech had a strong presence both on stage and across the exhibition floor, with innovations targeting the needs of women’s health. These included solutions for cancer rehabilitation and hormonal health, as well as AI tools for breast cancer diagnostics and cancer drug dosing that address the specific needs of women – needs often overlooked in traditional dosing models.

The Daya network also contributed with a keynote on reimagining healthcare through the lens of women’s health and femtech startups. Their stories highlighted companies working on challenges related to pregnancy, menopause, mental health, and other areas that the traditional healthcare system has often neglected.

Exciting Collaborations

We also noticed several new partnerships forming between established healthcare providers and innovative startups. One example was Cambio’s acquisition of LeapScribe.

With LeapScribe now part of Cambio, the aim is to provide a digital assistant for automated clinical documentation as a fully integrated feature within Cambio COSMIC. This is one of many steps in Cambio’s broader use of AI technology to accelerate the development of tomorrow’s healthcare solutions.

AI Diagnostics Reaching Clinical Accuracy

AI solutions for cancer detection are now becoming part of everyday clinical practice. Several companies showcased products capable of detecting skin cancer with near-perfect accuracy. As experienced healthcare professionals retire, these tools are becoming increasingly important for fast and reliable diagnosis.

In Summary

Femtech received well-deserved attention at this year’s Vitalis, and all signs point to women’s health becoming a central focus in future healthcare innovation. Together – through technology, collaboration, and a commitment to inclusion – we are shaping a smarter and more equitable healthcare system.