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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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