16.05.2024 17:23:19 - dpa-AFX: GNW-Adhoc: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre Wins 2024 Tech Impact Award from VBHC
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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, 0555254429
Mr. Abdullah Alown, Media Coordination Officer, 0556294232
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