Interviews

Experts from healthcare industry share their opinions and viewpoints on important issues relating to new trends, technologies, management insights and strategies in this section.

Healthcare IT Adoption in Asia

Sourabh Kankhar, Research Analyst, Asia Pacific Healthcare Practice, Frost & Sullivan

The level of penetration and adoption of hospital information systems in Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Australia are comparable to USA. However, majority of the hospitals in Asian countries such as India, China, Thailand and Indonesia are still in the early stages of IT adoption. These hospitals are far behind in terms of IT adoption when compared to USA.

International Quality Accreditations

Anne Rooney, Executive Director, International Services, Joint Commission International

An accreditation is a way to distinguish a hospital.

Lean Concepts in Healthcare

Turning the Heat on Wastage

Charles Hagood, CEO, Healthcare Performance Partners

One of the greatest benefits of Lean versus previous improvement models in healthcare is its focus on removing "waste" in processes and systems via rapid change and employee involvement. Whereas previous models have focused on conference room activity and long-term action plans, Lean organizations begin reaping tangible benefits quickly. 

Electronic Medical Records

Asia gets ready

Madhav Ragam, Director, Healthcare & Life Sciences, IBM Asia Pacific

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), or computer-based medical records of patients, have already gained importance in the western world with governments taking up initiatives to implement them across the nations. Comparatively, in Asia, esp. in countries like India and China, there is a long way to go before the benefits of EMRs can be realised.