Amsterdam’s VU university medical centre will discontinue hospital operations by 2040, integrating its care provision into the Academic Medical Centre (AMC). The decision, announced recently, involves a phased transition over the next 16 years. While hospital functions will cease, the VU will maintain its role as a knowledge and education institution, focusing on research and training. The move aims to improve the efficiency and quality of healthcare in the Amsterdam region by consolidating resources. All current care will be transferred, with details on the specific implementation still being developed. This restructuring reflects broader trends in Dutch healthcare towards regional consolidation and specialization. The VU will continue to collaborate with the AMC in education and research following the merger.