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Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026)

Artificial Intelligence and the Transformation of Management Models: Governance Challenges and Sustainability Opportunities in Healthcare Organizations

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3280/riss2026oa22250
Submitted
15 marzo 2026
Published
19-06-2026

Abstract

The article examines artificial intelligence as a driver of management model transformation in healthcare organizations. It analyzes how AI influences strategic planning, operational coordination, resource allocation, performance monitoring, and decision support. Particular attention is paid to governance conditions, including data governance, accountability, transparency, workforce readiness, and institutional oversight. The article argues that AI contributes to sustainable organizational development only when embedded in coherent management models supported by responsible governance. A conceptual framework linking AI capabilities, governance conditions, transformation processes, organizational outcomes, and sustainability outcomes is proposed.

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