Digital Empowerment in Healthcare: Prof. Dr. Geibel in Springer Anthology
Abstract
Prof. Dr. Richard C. Geibel, Director of the E-Commerce Institute Cologne, has contributed two groundbreaking chapters to the new Springer anthology “Digital Empowerment in Healthcare.” Published in 2026, this interdisciplinary work explores how digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence can promote a fairer and more sustainable healthcare system. Prof. Dr. Geibel’s contributions focus on the digital future and cloud services as key enablers of digitalization.
Important Facts about the Book
- Title: “Digital Empowerment in Healthcare” – published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2026.
- Scope: 25 chapters across 333 pages – a synthesis of research and practice.
- Contributions: Prof. Dr. Richard C. Geibel is co-author of two central chapters.
- Editors: Prof. Dr. Hanna Schwendemann et al. (IU International University).
- Topics: Cloud services, AI in administration, E-Mental Health, and ethics.
- Availability: Available as an eBook (ISBN 978-3-662-72469-9) and softcover.
- Link: Directly accessible via Springer Nature Link.
Overview of Contributions by Prof. Dr. Geibel
| Chapter | Authors | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| The Digital Future in Healthcare | Ulrich Arnold, Richard C. Geibel | 9–21 |
| Cloud and Technology Services as Enablers of Digitalization in Healthcare | Ulrich Arnold, Markus vom Scheidt, Richard C. Geibel et al. | 23–35 |
Table: Springer Nature 2026, own representation E-Commerce Institute Cologne
Key Content Areas of the Publication
In the first chapter “The Digital Future in Healthcare,” the authors illustrate how AI and platform-based approaches will fundamentally transform the system. Opportunities and challenges such as interoperability and data protection are evaluated from a practical perspective.
The second chapter “Cloud and Technology Services as Enablers of Digitalization in Healthcare” analyzes cloud technologies as drivers for clinics and administration. The contribution combines technical foundations with strategic recommendations for healthcare decision-makers.
“Digital transformation in healthcare is one of the most complex tasks of our time. Technology alone changes nothing – what matters is how it is used, by whom, for whom, and with what ethical standard.”
— Prof. Dr. Richard C. Geibel, Director of the E-Commerce Institute Cologne
Scientific Context
The participation of Prof. Dr. Richard C. Geibel highlights a research focus of the E-Commerce Institute Cologne: applying digital expertise to socially relevant sectors like healthcare. The focus on cloud services directly aligns with the institute’s expertise in platform economics and technological agility.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Answer: It aims to empower patients and healthcare professionals through digital tools to participate more actively and efficiently in the healthcare process.
Answer: They act as “enablers,” providing the scalable and networked infrastructure necessary for modern healthcare applications to function.
This article is based on the new release “Digital Empowerment in Healthcare” (Springer 2026). Direct access to the work can be found here: Springer Nature Link.