A new memorandum of understanding has been signed between HIMSS and the Malaysian Healthcare Travel Council.
Under this agreement, HIMSS will strengthen Malaysia’s healthcare ecosystem through digital transformation as a strategic partner of MHTC.
Established in 2009, MHTC is a government agency under the Malaysian Ministry of Health and is responsible for promoting the country’s healthcare travel industry. We are working with industry players and service providers to make Malaysia a leading global healthcare destination under the ‘Malaysia Healthcare’ brand.
In this partnership, HIMSS will work with leading hospitals in Malaysia to accredit the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Implementation Model (EMRAM) through Stage 7. MHTC then recommends his HIMSS EMRAM, which measures the facility’s EMR maturity, to all hospitals. Its 73 member hospitals.
The partnership also aims to develop Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry in line with the Blueprint for Malaysia’s Healthcare Travel Industry 2021-2025. He covers four areas:
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Knowledge sharing and capacity development initiatives Drive continued digital and technology adoption in the Malaysian healthcare ecosystem.
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Strategic thought leadership initiatives Building the Malaysian value proposition Leveraging the resources, expertise and capabilities of both parties in medical travel and wellness.
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Leverage HIMSS’s regional and global network the same as thought leadership platform Profile and expand the reach of Malaysian healthcare, especially in identified regions Focus Market; and
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Forging new avenues for strategic industry collaboration To prepare private hospitals in Malaysia to adopt a digital maturity model and participate in intergovernmental partnerships for knowledge sharing.
why it matters
MHTC takes a unified and collaborative approach to digitization to redefine the patient experience. We recognize the need for continuous innovation and digitalization to move the medical travel industry forward while ensuring sustainable growth as we move into epidemic times.
Mohd Daud Mohd, CEO of MHTC, said, “HIMSS’ digital and technology expertise and vast global network will enable the industry to strengthen its digital and technology capabilities and We can create more avenues to explore new avenues for expanding Malaysian healthcare brands.” Arif.
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“HIMSS has been serving the global health community for more than 60 years and is committed to improving the quality, safety, cost-effectiveness and accessibility of healthcare through best practices in information technology and management systems. We have a strong track record of providing leadership insights and consulting.. Partnering with MHTC enables Malaysia to be part of a global network to drive the transformation of the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. We are happy to work together for you.” – Commented, Pacific.
