Despite exciting potential, there are significant challenges slowing widespread AI adoption in hospitals across Germany and the EU. Understanding these barriers—and how they might be overcome—is essential for projecting the future path of healthcare AI.

This section explores:

• Current obstacles to implementation and scaling
• How these barriers are being addressed
• Projected developments for the next 3–5 years (through 2030)
• Key initiatives and trends that will shape the landscape

While European healthcare may move more cautiously than other regions due to stronger regulation, this approach aims to build robust, trustworthy AI systems that can be more confidently integrated into clinical practice.