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IMPROVING CARE COORDINATION, TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION, PRIORITIES FOR SAUDI HEALTHCARE
Royal Philips released the findings of the Future Health Index, 2024 Saudi Arabia report. The ninth edition of the report, which surveyed nearly 3,000 healthcare leaders in 14 countries, shows that Saudi Arabian healthcare leaders are at the forefront in the adoption of AI-enabled innovation to improve patient care.
FHI 2024 for Saudi Arabia indicates that the local healthcare sector is marked by its pioneering adoption of AI, the positive impact of virtual care and automation on the workforce, and its collective commitment to environmental sustainability.
The Future Health Index 2024 report explores how healthcare leaders view their hospital’ s ability to deliver timely, high-quality care to everyone. A quantitative survey was conducted among almost 3,000 healthcare leaders from 14 countries, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, United Kingdom, and the United States. This report highlights critical trends, challenges and opportunities in the healthcare sector.
Most Saudi Arabian healthcare leaders, 92 % believe that the use of technology to automate repetitive tasks or processes is critical for addressing staff shortages in healthcare.
Significant progress has already been made in the space of automation, including digitising health records, automating administrative tasks and clinical workflow management systems, to increase productivity and satisfaction among healthcare staff.
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