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

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.”

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