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11/28/24, 3:48 PM Saudi German Health Successfully Concludes Impactful Second Annual Value-Based Quality Conference in Riyadh - يدﺎﺻﺗﻗﻹا رﺷؤﻣﻟ…
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.”
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.”
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