DAY 1 – Thursday, May 10, 2012 |
| 9.55 |
Opening Remarks from Chair
Kenneth Seymens, Managing Partner, Medica IQ, USA |
| 10.00 |
Opening Keynote
Vision 2020 – A transition lead by Healthcare Management
Africa’s healthcare landscape is experiencing strategic change. It is on boarding a layer of maturity which needs strong management. What then is the state of play in Africa and how does it envision the end of the decade?
Dr Adham Ismail, Regional Advisor, Health Technology and Biomedical Devices, World Health Organization, Egypt |
| 10.45 |
E H R (Electronic Health Records) – Beyond the synergy?
Amongst core foundations of NHI is a nationwide E H R. As ambitious as this may sound, it accelerates the success factors in generating revenue seamlessly in NHI. This presentation highlights an implementation plan which aligns to our national strategy with room for expansion and improvement as we transition towards a state of the art healthcare system.
Greg White, Vice President and Managing Director, Cerner Middle East and Africa |
| 11.30 |
COFFEE BREAK
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| 12.00 |
The challenges of introducing a National Health Insurance (NHI) model
As appropriate as this may sound, implementing the reasons behind it are varied but integral. This session will discuss the core challenges which form the foundations of necessity to change, just as the National Health Services (NHS – UK) did after 40 years!
Kenneth Seymens, Managing Partner, Medica IQ, USA |
| 13.00 |
LUNCH
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| 14.30 |
Primary versus Tertiary care – Is the place in Africa for the latter?
Issues focused on primary care have navigated the industry to focus no further. Africa is advancing towards secondary care, medical tourism and an influx of practitioners as the healthcare systems begins its overhaul. Perhaps the timming is right to extend tertiary care mainstream attention considering improved outcomes and better access to medical care?
Malek El Husseini, Business Development Director, GE, Middle East and North Africa |
| 15.15 |
Electronic Health Records (E H R) – Do they pose a risk to Patient confidentiality?
This session will discuss risk from both an infringement of privacy perspective (patient concerns) and a commercially focused discrimination perspective (refusal of insurance based on information access). Has there been an erosion of patient confidentiality? Can it be used in a National Health Insurance (NHI) environment?
Dr Monwabisi Gantsho, Chief Executive & Registrar, Council of Medical Schemes, RSA |
| 16.00 |
CLOSE OF CONFERENCE DAY 1
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DAY 2 – Friday, May 11, 2012 |
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10.25
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Recap of Day 1 by your Chairman
Kenneth Seymens, Managing Partner, Medica IQ, USA |
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| 10.30 |
PPP (Public Private Partnership) and PE (Private Equity) – Are they uneasy bedfellows in Healthcare?
The government’s mandatory portfolio of extending healthcare across the board always overshadows their contribution. In reality do private investors spot the opportunities others miss or are they inherently destined to succeed due to the option of choice they exercise when identifying voluntary projects?
Prof. Alex van den Heever, Chair of the Social Security Systems Administration and Management of Wits University |
| 11.00 |
COFFEE BREAK
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| 11.30 |
Importance of Technology in Healthcare
An unnoticed contributor to healthcare’s efficient productivity, technology has never been considered the core factor disciplines like surgery and related procedural advances in Healthcare. How much does it really contribute and what is its vision of Africa’s future?
Dr Adham Ismail, Regional Advisor, Health Technology and Biomedical Devices, World Health Organization, Egypt |
| 12.00 |
The Diepsloot Township Case Study
The Role of Pharma in seamless Healthcare
Pharma has always lead behind the scenes. It caters of the core foundations of epidemics and chronic illness but seldom known for its role in preventive care. This session will highlight the focus Phrama sees for better implementation of NHI and E H R via years of clinical outcomes which has helped save millions of lives and lower cost of healthcare.
Zane Wilson, Founder and Director, The South African Depression and Anxiety Group, RSA |
| 12.30 |
LUNCH
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| 14.00 |
Interactive CME Lecture
World Class Management in Healthcare
Management has always revolved around core principles which deliver. Leaders have practiced them over the years. Implementing them to Healthcare specifically to generate better growth and focused perception of industry trends will be the focus of this outcome oriented workshop where management can implement tangible takeaways within their organisation right away.
- Leadership Elements for World Class Healthcare
- New dimensions in leadership
- Priority pillars
- Strategy & alignment
- Service Delivery Elements for World Class Healthcare
- Building an organization of excellence
- Partnerships and Affiliations
- Knowledge transfer – Bridging the gap
Kenneth Seymens, Managing Partner, Medica IQ, USA |
| 16.00 |
CLOSE OF DAY 2 AND END OF THE CONFERENCE |
Advisory Board Members:
Dr. Darian van Loggerenberg, Acting General Manager and Head: Private Practice Department, South African Medical Association, RSA
Dr Norman Mabasa, Chairman, South African Medical Association, RSA
Confirmed Speaker Faculty:
Dr Monwabisi Gantsho, Chief Executive & Registrar, Council of Medical Schemes, RSA
Dr Adham Ismail, Regional Advisor, Health Technology and Biomedical Devices, World Health Organization, Egypt
Kenneth Seymens, Managing Partner, Medica IQ, USA
Greg White, VP and MD, Cerner Middle East and Africa
Zane Wilson, Founder and Director, The South African Depression and Anxiety Group, RSA
Prof. Alex van den Heever, Chair of the Social Security Systems Administration and Management of Wits University
Malek El Husseini, Business Development Director, GE, Middle East and North Africa
Who should attend:
- Business Process Managers
- Healthcare Advisors
- Hospital Management Executives
- Medical Directors
- CEOs
- Pharmaceutical and Biotech Executives
- Academics
- Analysts
- Government Officials
- Medical Professionals
- Hospital IT Solution Architects
- Business Process Managers
- Healthcare Advisors
- Hospital Management Executives
Key Topics
- Vision 2020 – A transition lead by Healthcare Management.
- NHI (National Health Insurance) and E H R (Electronic Health Records) – What is the synergy?
- Primary versus Tertiary care – Will Africa move to the latter?
- PPP (Public Private Partnership) and PE (Private Equity) – Will they architect Healthcare systems of the future?
- The role of Pharma in seamless healthcare
- The direct link between ROI (return on investment) and Technology
- Integrated Healthcare – Can we afford to sit on the fence?
- HR (Human Resource) – Why can’t we retain them?
Africa’s healthcare vision is in transition. Synergy between key management processes will drive this industry forward and contribute to its people with a direct impact on the nation’s economy. The conference is articulated to cascade integrated strategy via opinions from the Government, Provider, Payor, Pharma, Technology. The outcome is a national healthcare plan beneficial to the continent.