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12/4/24, 6:30 PM Saudi German Health Wraps Up 2nd Value-Based Quality Conference in Riyadh

Saudi German Health Concludes Second Annual Value-Based Quality Conference in Riyadh

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Last updated: November 28, 2024 3:28 pm Share

SHARE Riyadh, Saudi Arabia- 28 November 2024- Building on the success of its inaugural event
last year, 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.

Also Read: Saudi German Health Receives International Recognition for Healthcare
Excellence

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.”
Dr. Ahmed Shebl, Group CEO of Saudi German Health, highlighted, “The conference
provided an excellent platform to showcase the latest developments and innovative
solutions that can improve healthcare services. Our focus is to transform the healthcare
sector by prioritizing quality.”
Furthermore, Dr. Mustafa Ghalwash, Chief Quality Officer at Saudi German Health,
added, “We are thrilled to organize the second Value-Based Quality Conference, which
reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing the healthcare sector in the Kingdom. By
emphasizing value-oriented quality, we aim to foster systemic improvements and
enhance patient outcomes.”
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