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12/4/24, 6:30 PM Saudi German Health Successfully Concludes Impactful Second Annual Value-Based Quality Conference In Riyadh | MENAFN.COM

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.”
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.”
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.”
The conference offered a unique opportunity for professionals across healthcare sectors-
doctors, administrators, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders-to share insights,
engage in meaningful dialogue, and form strategic partnerships. This initiative further
reinforced SGH's commitment to its ethos of“Caring Like Family.”

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