Operational and Market Strategies for China Hospitals Summit

Sentient Health sponsored the China Hospital Summit in Shanghai on 17-19 April. Thirty companies attended the event which covered a variety of topics including the optimization of hospital service offerings, achieving better patient satisfaction levels, dynamic human resource management and cost management measures.

Speakers and delegates from China as well as Asia regional and European hospitals were in attendance, including representation from Parkway Group Healthcare, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital and Healthcare Australia. China hospitals at the 2 day conference included Xinhua, Xuanwu, Nanjing Drum Tower, Renji and Beijing Ditan Hospitals.

The use of technology and IT to improve hospital management and deliver cost efficiency was a common thread throughout the conference. Along with Sentient Health, sponsors from Siemens and Viewhigh Technologies presented case study experiences.

With increasing attention to delivering improved patient care and services whilst optimising operational and cost management in China's hospitals, using the right IT systems and tools will play a key role. Sentient Health's Hospital Material Management Service with it's focus on improving supply chain efficiency and reducing overall operational costs generated much interest with the hospital participants.