Kyoto Medical Center Unveils Command Center Achievements with GE Healthcare

Groundbreaking Achievements at Kyoto Medical Center

On November 7, 2025, the Director of Nursing and Deputy Director of Kyoto Medical Center, Yukichiko Takada, presented remarkable advancements resulting from the implementation of a Command Center, a pioneering step within Japan's National Hospital Organization, during the 79th National Hospital General Medicine Conference held in Kanazawa city.

The Command Center serves as a "digital command post" in healthcare management, adeptly analyzing diverse hospital data to visualize them in real-time. This innovative solution, developed and provided by GE Healthcare Japan, aims to overcome medical challenges through comprehensive data integration.

Kyoto Medical Center is at the forefront of medical digital transformation (DX) in Japan, having officially commenced operations of the Command Center in April 2025. It stands out as the first medical institution among the 140 hospitals managed by the National Hospital Organization to adopt this powerful system.

The center's commitment to addressing ongoing challenges and effectively utilizing real-time information from the Command Center has proven beneficial. The institution reported numerous key performance improvements compared to the previous year, particularly in:

- A 7.4% increase in inpatient numbers.
- A 13% rise in admissions stemming from emergency transfers.
- More than a two-fold increase in activations of the Rapid Response Team (RRT), crucial for early detection of patient deterioration.
- A 40% reduction in overtime hours for nursing staff.
- A 46% improvement in medical revenue and an increase of 2.8% in the medical revenue ratio.

The Command Center's introduction has facilitated enhanced operational efficiencies, augmenting patient safety and minimizing overtime for healthcare workers.

Director Hiroshi Kawabata of Kyoto Medical Center emphasized, "To provide each patient with the most suitable and high-quality medical care, we are aggressively advancing our healthcare DX initiatives. The implementation of the Command Center is a vital part of this endeavor. This system allows for real-time sharing of information within the hospital which accelerates our decision-making and actions. We are setting Key Goal Indicators (KGIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to achieve our objectives while breaking down inter-professional barriers. We will continue to utilize the Command Center effectively."

Masaki Wakabayashi, President and CEO of GE Healthcare Japan, praised the initiative as well. He stated, "In hospitals, vast amounts of medical data are collected every day. The Command Center takes this data, selects and analyzes it, and displays it in real-time on screens. By visualizing necessary data, medical professionals can gain confidence and change their behaviors, leading to more efficient operations. The successful integration of the Command Center at Kyoto Medical Center contributes not only to operational enhancements but also to improved quality of care and reduced overtime for healthcare workers. As the challenges surrounding hospital management intensify each year, we remain committed to supporting efficient and safe medical care."

The significance of the Command Center extends beyond operational efficiency; it contributes to a broader aim of enhancing the quality of healthcare services delivered to patients.

About Kyoto Medical Center

Located in the Kyoto Otokuni secondary medical area, Kyoto Medical Center boasts 600 general hospital beds and offers 38 medical specialties. The facility employs over 1,008 staff members and operates critical emergency services as well as collaborates with community health initiatives. It features a clinical education center and affiliated nursing and obstetric schools.