Building the Future of AI-Driven Hospitals: ARC Launches AI Center, AI Health Innovation Academy, and AI Emergency Room Triage

ARC, the global health innovation engine and transformation arm of Sheba Medical Center, announced the launch of three groundbreaking artificial intelligence initiatives that will transform modern hospital care and healthcare delivery: a state-of-the-art AI Center that will unify and accelerate AI-driven medical innovation; Project K, the world’s first AI-powered emergency room triage designed to revolutionize patient care and efficiency; and the AI Health Innovation Academy, an institution dedicated to equipping healthcare professionals with AI-driven skills to shape the future of medicine.

These initiatives are creating a paradigm shift in how AI is integrated into every aspect of hospital operations, from diagnostics and emergency response to clinical training and medical research. By leveraging advanced AI technologies, ARC aims to improve patient outcomes, optimize hospital workflows, positioning Sheba at the forefront of global AI-driven healthcare innovation.

The AI Center will bring together a diverse network of startups, research projects, and technology companies under one roof—creating a powerhouse ecosystem that fosters deep collaboration between physicians, AI researchers, and industry leaders. Under the leadership of world-renowned AI expert Dr. Ayelet Akselrod-Ballin, the center will drive AI-powered solutions in early disease detection, precision diagnostics, and personalized medicine.

In parallel, Sheba’s AI Health Innovation Academy will provide healthcare professionals—doctors, nurses, and hospital staff—with training and tools to harness AI for improved clinical decision-making, diagnostics, and hospital operations. This initiative is designed to turn every Sheba staff member into an “AI-enabled” professional, ensuring that the latest advancements in AI are seamlessly integrated into patient care. The school’s educational model includes digital courses, hands-on workshops, and real-world AI application training.

At the frontline of patient care, Project K, Sheba’s revolutionary AI-driven emergency room triage, which is already seeing dozens of patients in its pilot phase, will fundamentally change how hospitals manage acute medical situations. The system will allow patients to share their medical history just once, with AI automatically compiling comprehensive health summaries for doctors—saving time, reducing paperwork, improving diagnostic accuracy, and enhancing the patient experience. The AI will also continuously monitor patient vitals, predict deterioration, and provide clinical decision support, enabling doctors to manage multiple patients simultaneously and prioritize those in critical condition.

Prof. Yitshak Kreiss, Director General of Sheba Medical Center, said: “Sheba has long been a leader in pioneering the future of medicine, and today, we take another historic step forward. AI is no longer an abstract concept—it is a tangible force transforming healthcare. With the AI Center, AI Medical School, and Project K, we are not only embracing AI but embedding it into the very fabric of hospital care. These initiatives will ensure that every patient receives faster, smarter, and more personalized treatment, while also empowering the next generation of medical professionals with cutting-edge AI expertise.”

Prof. Eyal Zimlichman, Director of ARC Innovation and Chief Transformation and Innovation Officer at Sheba Medical Center and newly appointed Chief AI Officer, added: “With these launches, we are not just implementing AI in medicine; we are building the world’s first truly AI-powered hospital. AI will drive everything from patient intake to clinical decision-making, from research to emergency care. This is the beginning of a transformation that will make hospital care more precise, efficient, and patient-centered than ever before. And what makes this even more extraordinary is that we are reinvesting our own health-tech success to fund the future of medicine.”