Presents
WHAT WE DISCUSSED
Participants joined us for a thought-provoking roundtable discussion, where healthcare leaders delved into critical areas such as increasing efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and achieving operational excellence to enhance hospital performance.
We examined how hospitals can streamline operations and reduce costs through evidence-based clinical decision-support tools. We also explored the role of UpToDate and UpToDate LexiDrug in advancing clinical outcomes and patient safety by enabling precise, fast, and safe point-of-care decisions.
Additionally, we discussed the time-saving benefits of these solutions in clinical settings and how these efficiencies contribute to higher utilization rates, allowing clinicians to treat more patients and optimize healthcare resources. The conversation also covered broader economic and market implications, including the influence of economic development, healthcare spending per capita, and the ongoing impacts of COVID-19. We delved into the costs associated with unwanted variations in care delivery and the importance of reliable evidence-based information in reducing medical errors and enhancing the quality of care.
The roundtable culminated with a lively Q&A, promoting the exchange of experiences and shared learning among the participants.
AGENDA
11:30 – 11:45
Welcome
11:45 – 13:15
Roundtable Discussion
13:15 – 14:20
Networking Lunch
14:20 – 14:30
Closing
SOLUTION EXPERTS
Hashem Kanafani
Team Leader for Clinical Effectiveness
Wolters Kluwer Health
Hashem Kanafani brings over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, focusing on optimizing hospital efficiency and enhancing patient outcomes through innovative solutions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Dentistry from Damascus University University, and worked across different positions as dentist, Medical Sales, and Management in Healthcare.
With his medical background and experience in healthcare sector he understands the challenges being faced by clinicians when it comes to safe prescribing, patient safety and quality of care, and he uses this knowledge to help healthcare services across the region identify ways that they can improve their clinical practice with digital clinical decision support.
