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Press Release

Saudi German Health Successfully Concludes Impactful Second

Annual Value-Based Quality Conference in Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 27 November 2024 – Building on the success of its inaugural last year

event, Saudi German Health concluded the second edition of the “Value-Centric Quality
Conference: Enhancing Outcomes Through Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC).” Held at the
Narcissus The Royal Hotel in Riyadh, the event's primary objective was to set new standards
of excellence in healthcare by fostering collaboration with global leaders in value-based
healthcare (VBHC). SGH partnered with renowned international entities, including the
International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM), Mayo Clinic, Ontario
Health, and the Health Care Accreditation Council (HCAC) from Jordan .

The conference featured over 26 prominent speakers, including key leaders from Saudi

Arabia’s healthcare sector, representing organizations such as the Saudi Patient Safety Centre
(SPSC), the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, the National Casemix Centre of
Excellence, the Centre for Value in Health, the Council of Health Insurance, and King Saud
University (KSU). It also attracted representatives from top insurance companies like Bupa,
Tawuniya, and Al Rajhi Takaful, as well as major private sector hospitals such as Fakeeh Health
and Dallah Hospital .

A highlight of the conference was the Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) Yellow Belt
Certification Workshop as part of SGH partnership with Decision Institute, which aimed to

familiarize participants with the foundational VBHC concepts designed to enhance healthcare
outcomes. The event also featured thought-provoking lectures and panel discussions with
distinguished speakers like Jennifer Bright, President of ICHOM, and Dr. Reem Albunyan,
CEO of Value in Health. Topics ranged from integrating digital health tools into VBHC models
to exploring the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern healthcare .

In a significant development, SGH celebrated becoming the first healthcare provider in the
Kingdom to receive ICHOM accreditation, marking a milestone in advancing modern
healthcare standards .

Makarem Sobhi Batterjee, President and Vice Chairman of Saudi German Health, expressed,
“This conference represents a crucial step in our mission to support the growth and

development of the healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia. Quality and patient safety remain
fundamental pillars in improving healthcare facilities".