Healthcare ICT Summit ME 2009 to be held in September this year

The Dubai-based events management company has set September 30, 2009, as the date for Healthcare ICT Summit ME 2009. Supported by Dubai Health Authority and Dubai Healthcare City, Aspire Events reckons, will act as a collaborative event between academia, healthcare practitioners and healthcare industry experts, which will eventually boost local R&D potential and open up opportunities in the ICT and Life Sciences sectors.

"As healthcare costs continue to rise, health providers around the country feel a sharp sense of urgency in deploying information technology to lower costs, reduce medical errors, enhance outcomes, and spur efficiency in an industry known for legendary inefficiency. There is no industry that depends more on the success of its people to meet its responsibilities to shareholders, patients and society at large. In the healthcare industry, finding, developing and keeping the right talent, while improving the IT infrastructure is more critical than ever."

said Dojo Jose, Director at Aspire Events.

Hence, Aspire Events hit upon this novel concept of bringing in leading Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers and Chief Information Medical Officers to the Summit venue from various markets in the Middle East to discuss the strategies and approaches that they are currently employing to improve patient care.

"The Healthcare ICT Summit ME 2009 brings together industry analysts, IT executives from healthcare insurer and provider organizations, and leading vendors for uniquely collaborative discussions on today's pressing business and IT issues, best practices and the latest tools and technology that will improve the performance of the regional healthcare business," added Jose.

The one day program will consist of panel discussions, case studies, One-to-one meetings and networking sessions to give attendees and sponsors further exposure in maximizing your time, while promoting their businesses. The goal of the summit is for all attendees to gain value through the nurturing of existing relationships, establishing new business contacts and gaining a better understanding of how to cope with the modern day issues affecting the regional healthcare industry.

"The regional healthcare sector is not immune to the current economic situation and many organizations are seeking ways in which to reduce costs, while maintaining the highest standards, when treating chronic illnesses. The direction to be provided by this summit will support the development of cutting edge products and concepts that excel in export markets, secure new investment and deliver results for healthcare providers and their patients. By sharing meaningful dialogue with peers, the Healthcare ICT Summit ME 2009 will pave the way for meeting these challenges and achieving the goals of regional companies and healthcare providers," concluded Jose.