The OECD's 'Health at a Glance' report highlights a paradox in the Portuguese healthcare system: clinical outcomes remain above the European average despite lower resource levels. However, the report warns of systemic fragilities, including high out-of-pocket costs for families and public health challenges like alcohol consumption and access inequalities. The article argues that universities must evolve their training models to include digital literacy, AI, and multidisciplinary approaches, suggesting that private higher education can act as a key partner in modernising the workforce to meet these 21st-century demands.