King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre Wins 2024 Tech Impact Award from VBHC
May 16 2024 - 11:23AM
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has
achieved a significant milestone by winning the 2024 Tech Impact
Award, a prestigious recognition presented by the Value-Based
Health Care Centre Europe. This accolade, awarded for its
pioneering Home Hemodialysis (HHD) initiative, underscores KFSHRC's
unwavering commitment to comprehensive healthcare and further
cement its position as a global leader in the healthcare industry.
The award-winning initiative is a testament to
KFSHRC's patient-centric approach, designed to address the unique
needs of kidney patients with advanced medical conditions, physical
disabilities, and mobility challenges. This comprehensive system of
continuous and supportive care, delivered in the comfort of their
homes, not only ensures the highest standards of safety and comfort
but also significantly improves their quality of life.
Dr. Wael Habhab, Chairman of the Internal
Medicine Department at KFSHRC in Jeddah and a leading physician for
the Home Hemodialysis initiative, stated, "The initial outcomes of
the initiative revealed a substantial reduction in emergency room
visits and hospital admissions, as well as lower re-hospitalization
rates." He also confirmed that the initiative has greatly
alleviated the burden of managing medications for bone and mineral
diseases associated with chronic kidney failure, alongside a
decreased need for intravenous medication injections.
The award is granted to healthcare institutions
that offer innovative solutions, contribute to tangible outcomes,
reduce costs, and enhance patient value, all within a framework of
genuine engagement between healthcare providers and patients,
redefining healthcare standards to provide exceptional,
patient-centered services.
It is noteworthy that KFSHRC stands among the
global leaders in providing specialized healthcare, driving
innovation, and serving as an advanced medical research and
education hub. Through strategic partnerships with prominent local,
regional, and international institutions, the hospital is dedicated
to advancing medical technologies and elevating the standards of
healthcare worldwide.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research
Centre has been ranked first in the Kingdom and 20th globally, in
the list of the world’s top 250 healthcare institutions for the
second consecutive year and recognized as the most-valuable
healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East, according to
2024 Brand Finance rankings. Additionally, in the same year, it was
ranked among the world's best hospitals by the prestigious Newsweek
magazine.
For further information, please contact:Mr. Essam AlZahrani,
Acting Head of Media Affairs, 0555254429Mr. Abdullah Alown, Media
Coordination Officer, 0556294232
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