Alfred Angerer

Prof. Dr. Alfred Angerer is a Professor for Healthcare Management at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) School of Management and Law, where he focuses on Operative Excellence (Lean Healthcare) and Digital Health. With extensive experience in healthcare management, operations, and digital transformation, he teaches various courses on healthcare management, processes, and digital health.

His educational background includes:

• Dr. oec. HSG in Business Science: Operations Management from University of St.Gallen (2002-2005)
• Master in Industrial Engineering and Business Science from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (1995-2001)

Prof. Angerer's research interests center around Lean Healthcare methodology, Digital Health transformation, and process optimization in healthcare settings. His work explores how operational excellence principles can be applied to improve efficiency, quality, and patient outcomes in hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient care. He investigates the implementation challenges and success factors for digital health solutions, with a particular focus on the Swiss healthcare context.

His recent publications reveal a strong focus on practical applications of Lean methodology in various healthcare settings, from hospitals to nursing homes and outpatient care. There's also a significant emphasis on digital health transformation, with research examining AI implementation, health data utilization, and the management perspective in digital health literature. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation challenges in the Swiss healthcare system.

Prof. Angerer serves as the Country Representative for Switzerland in EURAM (European Academy of Management) and has led numerous research projects on healthcare management topics. His work often involves collaboration with healthcare institutions, technology providers, and policymakers to address current challenges in the Swiss healthcare system.

He has led multiple projects including "Health data Switzerland," "Supernodes in the dHealth Network," and "Digital Simulation of the Swiss Vaccination Center Winterthur," demonstrating his commitment to advancing healthcare through operational excellence and digital innovation.