Ari Nissinen

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Ari Nissinen is a leading researcher at the intersection of healthcare and environmental sustainability, with a primary focus on the climate impacts of healthcare systems and the role of digitalization. His work critically examines how healthcare delivery—from clinical practices to administrative processes—contributes to carbon emissions, and how digital transformation can be leveraged to mitigate these effects. His most-cited paper, "The climate impacts of healthcare digitalization: A scoping review" (2025), synthesizes evidence on how digital tools like telemedicine, electronic health records, and AI-driven diagnostics can reduce healthcare’s carbon footprint, while also identifying potential trade-offs such as increased energy consumption. This review has already garnered 3 citations, reflecting its timely relevance. Nissinen’s contributions are notable for bridging the gap between health informatics and climate science, offering actionable insights for policymakers and healthcare leaders. His work is instrumental in advancing the concept of sustainable healthcare, making him a key voice in the growing field of planetary health.