Seeing Is Believing, Virtual Care in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Abstract Description

Be prepared to be captivated by the extraordinary journey of SEHA Virtual Hospital in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-the world's largest virtual hospital. This session will take you through how this innovative facility went from concept to fully operational in under two years. Going beyond the conventional virtual ward or emergency room, SEHA offers an entire hospital experience remotely. The session will offer a virtual tour of this unique institution, showcasing how it is transforming health equity, access, and patient outcomes across the Kingdom, while also aiming to support underserved populations globally.

SEHA Virtual Hospital supports 170 beneficiary hospitals throughout Saudi Arabia, providing 29 main specialized health services and over 73 sub-specialty services. With an annual clinical capacity exceeding 480,000 and a current number of beneficiaries surpassing 129,222, SEHA employs over 280 healthcare practitioners to meet the diverse needs of its patient base. This innovative facility is one of the priority initiatives of the health sector's transformation program. It aims to bolster the culture of virtual medicine within health authorities and deliver best-in-class virtual health services at both the national and global levels.

The session's learning objectives include outlining the journey, impact, and benefits of SEHA Virtual Hospital; identifying emerging technologies that will shape the future of virtual care; evaluating the challenges and potential solutions for delivering virtual care across borders; and examining worldwide initiatives that are facilitating cross-border telehealth. Join us for this illuminating presentation and discover how SEHA Virtual Hospital is redefining healthcare delivery and reshaping the future of virtual medicine.

Abstract ID :
HAC1098
Submission Type
Medical Director of Clinical Informatics
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Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
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