Transformation in Health Care

Dr. Pantea Pape is a head physician in neurology with many years of experience in both neurology and psychiatry. Currently serving as the Medical Director of the Cellitinnen Krankenhaus St. Marien and Head Physician at the Neurological Therapy Center (NTC) in Cologne (Germany), she also teaches interdisciplinary teamwork and neurorehabilitation at the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences. Dr. Pape's particular interests lie in the treatment of patients with post-COVID syndrome, stroke, Parkinson's disease, and dementia in acute and rehabilitation clinics. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Cologne and is a specialist in neurology, rehabilitation, physical therapy, balneology, and traffic medicine.

Dr. Guido Lerzynski, MSc MBA, has over a decade of experience managing acute and rehabilitation hospitals. Currently serving as the chief executive director of the Cellitinnen St. Marien-Hospital Cologne, the St. Marien Ambulatory Care Centre, the Neurological Therapy Centre (NTC), and the private Kuniberts Hospital, he is also an authorized representative of the Cellitinnen Hospital Association (Germany). Dr. Lerzynski teaches medical and quality management as a senior lecturer at FOM and SRH University of Applied Sciences. His expertise lies in evaluating outcome measures in acute and rehabilitation hospitals. He holds degrees in Medicine and Public Health from the University of Edinburgh and Düsseldorf University, as well as an MBA in General Management.

Dr. Patrick Glauner is a Full Professor of Artificial Intelligence at Deggendorf Institute of Technology in Germany. Since the age of 30, he has been recognized by CDO Magazine and Global AI Hub as one of the world's leading academic data experts. Dr. Glauner is also the Founder & CEO of skyrocket.ai GmbH, an AI consulting firm. He has advised the parliaments of France, Germany, and Luxembourg as an expert witness and regularly provides counsel to international, European, federal, state, and local politicians. Dr. Glauner has authored five books on various aspects of technology and innovation and has been featured in national and international media. He holds degrees from Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Imperial College London, Quantic School of Business and Technology, and the University of Luxembourg.

Julia Plugmann is a physician with extensive experience in internal medicine, neurology, and cardiology. After working full-time in hospitals for several years, she is currently practicing in a clinic in Cologne (Germany). She has co-edited a book on innovations in the healthcare system and has presented research results at various conferences, including the "User and Innovation Conference" at Harvard Business School in 2014. 

Prof. Dr. Dr. Philipp Plugmann has practiced as a dentist in his own clinic in Leverkusen (Germany) for the past 25 years while also engaging in multidisciplinary work. He is currently a full Professor of Interdisciplinary Periodontology and Prevention at SRH University of Applied Health Sciences in Cologne (Germany). Prof. Plugmann has authored multiple books and publications on innovation in medical technology, and his work has been recognized internationally. He holds degrees in Health Care Management, Business Innovation, and Periodontology and Implant Therapy. Prof. Plugmann is a sought-after research speaker and advisor to various companies in the life science and healthcare sectors. Additionally, he serves as Chair Professor for Sustainability and CSR at WOXSEN University in Hyderabad, India, since 2022.

Chapter 1. Quantum Computing: Foundations, Opportunities, Challenges and Applications in Healthcare.- Chapter 2. Transforming Healthcare With AI: Practical Insights Into Leveraging Large Language Models.- Chapter 3. Staff Retention and Development in German Hospitals - Particularly in Early Rehabilitation (Neurological, Neurosurgical and Interdisciplinary).- Chapter 4. Transformation in the Healthcare Sector - More Than Digitalisation and Technology.- Chapter 5. Unlocking the Potential of Automation and AI for Medical Practices.- Chapter 6. Human-computer Interaction: Paths to Understanding Trust in Artificial Intelligence.- Chapter 7. Renal Denervation - a New Chapter in Curing Drug Resistance in Hypertension.- Chapter 8. Strategic Challenges in Hospital Management: A German and European Perspective for the Future.- Chapter 9. Digital and AI Applications From Pre-visit to Post-visit Services in Outpatient Care.- Chapter 10. Revolutionizing Personalised Medicine Using Cutting Edge It.- Chapter 11. Open Innovation Platforms as a Sustainable Future Concept for Innovations in the Healthcare Sector (Follow-up Study).- Chapter 12. Beyond the Couch: Harnessing Creativity With Smartphone Apps to Revolutionize Mental Health Care.- Chapter 13. Interoperability in Hospitals - Improving Work Processes in Care and Treatment With Fhir and a CDR Clinical Data Repository.- Chapter 14. Transforming the Pharmaceutical Field Force: the Future of Sales Representatives.- Chapter 15. How Tech Foster Longevity Medicine.- Chapter 16. Legal Implications of Transformation in Health Care.- Chapter 17. Empowering Patients and Healthcare Professionals: Medtech Meets Digital Learning.- Chapter 18. AI in Remote Patient Monitoring.- Chapter 19. Skill and Grade Mix in Nursing.