ScienceDirect's comprehensive analysis reveals how the EU AI Act's August 2024 entry significantly reforms healthcare technology policies by establishing new obligations for tech developers, healthcare professionals, and public health authorities. The research emphasizes that the Act's horizontal approach insufficiently addresses patient interests and requires sector-specific guidelines to address healthcare's unique needs during implementation and standardization phases. This peer-reviewed healthcare law assessment provides critical insights for healthcare stakeholders navigating the world's first extensive AI legal framework and its transformative impact on medical technology deployment and innovation.