Sheba Negev
A First-of-its-Kind Smart Hospital in Southern Israel
Sheba Negev represents a pioneering public hospital that merges AI, robotics, telemedicine, and digital innovation to create a fully intelligent healthcare facility. Operated by Sheba Medical Center and jointly owned by Meuhedet and Leumit HMOs, Sheba Negev will set a new global standard for smart hospitals, bridging geographic gaps and delivering world-class medical care to the heart of Israel’s periphery.
Opening its doors in 2030, Sheba Negev will be the first AI-native hospital built from the ground up, with digital-first infrastructure, cloud-based research environments, and automation-powered workflows designed to transform every aspect of healthcare.
Transforming the Periphery Through Innovation
Sheba Negev is more than a hospital — it’s a national mission. By combining cutting-edge medical technologies with Sheba’s world-renowned clinical excellence, this facility will bring equitable, intelligent healthcare to the underserved South.
From AI-assisted diagnostics to decentralized, hybrid care models within Bedouin communities, Sheba Negev is set to redefine what it means to be a public hospital in the 21st century.
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The hospital’s strategic location — just 4km from Soroka and surrounded by underserved populations — ensures that Sheba Negev will fill a critical healthcare gap while anchoring Be’er Sheva’s transformation into Israel’s health innovation capital.
“This is a historic step, not only for the Negev but for public health in Israel. Establishing an additional hospital in the Negev, in collaboration with HMOs and a government-run hospital, will change the health system and provide residents of the periphery excellent healthcare.” — Prof. Yitshak Kreiss, Director General, Sheba Medical Center
Redefining Healthcare Delivery
Sheba Negev will operate under five guiding digital principles:
Technological Innovation
Seamless integration of digital tools with international medical standards
Data-Driven Operations
AI-powered insights to improve patient care and organizational efficiency
Networked Systems
Real-time interoperability with Sheba Tel HaShomer and external health providers
Information Security
Robust protection of patient data and cloud-based research ecosystems
Universal Access
Inclusive, intuitive platforms designed for all caregivers and patients
This smart hospital represents a bold commitment to meaningful impact, transforming advanced infrastructure into better health outcomes for all. Sheba Negev will expand opportunities, reduce health disparities, and make southern Israel a hub for healthcare innovation.
Smart Technologies in Action
Built with digital transformation at its core, Sheba Negev will integrate next-generation technologies directly into hospital operations — not as an add-on, but as the foundation of care:
- AI-based transcription to capture and input clinical data during patient-doctor conversations
- Robotic automation for logistics, pharmacy, and surgical support
- Hybrid remote care centers for underserved populations, including digital clinics in Bedouin communities
- 5G-powered communication infrastructure for real-time data transmission
- Decentralized, secure cloud environments enabling external R&D collaboration
- XR (Extended Reality) training and treatment modules for medical staff and patients
- AI-driven decision support tools to guide clinical care and management
Case Studies
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Innovation
in Action
ARC Innovation Center and Shamaym Join Forces to Scale AI Transformation at Sheba
Sheba Medical Center, ranked #9 in Newsweek’s World’s Best Smart Hospitals (2026), is expanding its ARC Innovation Center’s partnership with Shamaym to deploy Medinsight.ai hospital-wide, a co-developed generative AI platform that automates patient safety and quality-of-care management. The pilot achieved 95% accuracy in event classification and identified 6x more safety incidents than traditional reporting methods, aligning with Sheba’s broader AI transformation strategy to improve outcomes while reducing operational burdens on clinical teams.
Sheba & Bar-Ilan University Launch $120 Million Biotech Institute
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Sheba Medical Center and Bar-Ilan University have established Israel’s first dedicated biotech research institute. Supported by a $120 million investment and situated within Sheba’s new Health Tech Valley in Ramat Gan, this pioneering center is set to accelerate breakthroughs in cancer treatment, AI-driven diagnostics, organ printing, and genetic engineering.
Sheba ARC Advances Healthcare With Gaming and AI Leadership
ARC at Sheba Medical Center has appointed Level Ex founder Sam Glassenberg as Head of Emerging HealthTech Initiatives. A pioneer in medical gaming and AI, Glassenberg will lead efforts to integrate immersive technologies into clinical care, developing new models for training, diagnosis, and patient engagement. This milestone marks Sheba’s latest step in advancing global healthcare through innovation.
