Updated at Friday, 05 Jan 2018, 16:49 The Hanoitimes - The Ministry of Health has announced the top ten events of Vietnam’s medical sector in 2017 as follows Vietnam's healthcare in 2017. The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam issued Resolution No. 20-NQ/TW The resolution on enhancing the protection, care and improvement of public health and Resolution No. 21-NQ/TW on population work. Wages of health workers included in costs of medical services Wages for health workers were included in the costs of the medical services at public hospitals for the first time, contributing to improving the quality of health examination and treatment and increasing the coverage of health insurance to nearly 86 percent. In particular, the pricing scheme creates conditions for hospitals to improve the quality of health services and to better serve insurance card holders while encouraging grassroots hospitals to develop medical techniques to reduce overloading at central … [Read more...] about Vietnam`s healthcare: one year look back
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Healthcare info flow improves in 2017: officials
HÀ NỘI — Information Technology applications in health exams and treatment have improved information flow and storage in the healthcare sector, a year-end review found yesterday. The review conference held in Hà Nội also identified improvements that need to be made in the coming year to overcome challenges and difficulties faced this year. Phạm Lê Tuấn, Deputy Minister of Health, noted that 2017 was the 4th year in a row that IT has been applied in health examinations and treatment in all hospitals and clinics nationwide, in accordance with National Assembly Resolution No.68. Tuấn said notable achievements have been recorded over the past four years, particularly in 2017, thanks to the application of the Mediware Hospital Information System (HIS) for maintaining electronic medical records, contributing to laying a foundation for national health information infrastructure. However, Tuấn said, the health sector faced a lot … [Read more...] about Healthcare info flow improves in 2017: officials
GE Healthcare on a mission to innovate Vietnam’s healthcare
What does sustainable healthcare entail, and what benefits does it bring to hospitals and medical institutions in Vietnam and around the world?The concept of sustainable healthcare was the brainchild of our recently-appointed CEO John Flannery. He came up with the concept after spending time with the GE Healthcare team in India. The experience helped him realise the challenges facing both governments and the private sector. Sustainable healthcare revolves around being able to promptly diagnose patients, provide compatible technology, and genuinely make a difference with an affordable cost structure and clinical pathway.In the case of Vietnam’s current healthcare landscape, we noticed similar constraints affecting the healthcare system that went beyond technology. Issues like locating capital resources, education and technical skills required us to offer customised solutions for developing economies.This is how we define SHS (sustainable healthcare solutions), focusing on all the … [Read more...] about GE Healthcare on a mission to innovate Vietnam’s healthcare
Making local healthcare ‘future-ready’
A deeper dive into healthcareThe Vietnamese healthcare sector continues to develop at a robust rate as local patients increase their spending on health services. According to a “Vietnam Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report” by BMI Research, Vietnamese people’s expenditures on healthcare has posted an estimated 7 per cent jump from $15 billion in 2016 to $16 billion in 2017.The rising spending power of local patients, coupled with rapid urbanisation, is stimulating demand for quality healthcare in Vietnam. However, overcrowding in public hospitals is expected to intensify, resulting in long wait times and a shortage of beds.To provide Vietnamese patients better access to advanced care and treatment, Vingroup, one of the largest private conglomerates in Vietnam, launched its not-for-profit healthcare arm Vinmec Healthcare System in January 2012. The move is part of the group’s broader strategy to build a complete ecosystem for Vietnamese people, including … [Read more...] about Making local healthcare ‘future-ready’
GE to promote science and technology application in nation’s healthcare
Photo: Ngoc TramUnder the witness of US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink, in terms of technology, GE Healthcare is committed to continuously providing innovative medical equipment for imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound system and anesthesia solutions to help Vinmec promote and optimize healthcare outcomes. Vinmec currently owns and operates seven hospitals in Vietnam and expects to increase its presence to 10 hospitals by 2020, including opening the Vinmec University of Health Sciences (VUHS). The capacity building programs between the two sides will focus on cardiology and oncology, creating a solid foundation for Vinmec to lead in its key areas, nurturing a new generation of clinicians at VUHS, thus helping it to become the standard for nation's medical education. Leveraging the insights of global experts from centers like Dubai and the USA in hospital design and planning, GE Healthcare will offer Vinmec innovative and customized solutions for layout design and facility … [Read more...] about GE to promote science and technology application in nation’s healthcare
GE Healthcare becomes strategic partner of Vinmec
Particularly, GE Healthcare will dedicate its innovative medical equipment for imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound system and anaesthesia solutions to help Vinmec advance healthcare outcomes, focusing on two prime segments: cardiology and oncology.Likewise, GE Healthcare will be a strategic party in nurturing a new generation of clinicians at Vinmec University of Health Sciences (VUHS), setting the new standard for medical education in Vietnam.The health science university is scheduled for the debut in 2019 as the first hospital design partnership between a foreign-owned conglomerate in the medical industry and Vinmec.Terri Bresenham, vice president and CEO of GE Healthcare in South Asia, Africa and Southeast Asia said, “Vinmec is one of the leading healthcare organisations in Vietnam in terms of scale, infrastructure as well as modern equipment. We have a long history of collaboration with Vinmec and we are proud to continue to be Vinmec’s strategic partner for its … [Read more...] about GE Healthcare becomes strategic partner of Vinmec
GE Healthcare provides biomedical engineering training for 56 hospitals
GE Healthcare provides biomedical engineering training for 56 hospitalsHung Le GE Healthcare, in partnership with the Department of Medical Equipment and Construction at the Ministry of Health and local dealers VietMedical and T.D. Medical, have conducted a five-day BME (biomedical engineering) training course for biomedical engineers from 56 hospitals in southern provinces. GE Healthcare and its partners expanded their efforts to train healthcare providers in the nation’s south, following a similar BME training in the north last year. This training course was attending 56 biomedical engineers from 56 hospitals across 26 southern provinces. This five-day course brought together leading industry experts from the Singapore Biomedical Engineers Association (BES), Ngee Ann Polytechnic Institute of Singapore and the Department of Medical Equipment and Construction. During the training session, biomedical engineers were updated on knowledge of safety management and operation of medical … [Read more...] about GE Healthcare provides biomedical engineering training for 56 hospitals
GE Healthcare, Vinmec to collaborate
GE Healthcare, the $18 billion healthcare arm of General Electric (GE), has just signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Vinmec Healthcare System (under Vingroup).The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday in Ha Noi with the aim of promoting the application of science and technology, optimising infrastructure as well as improving healthcare capacity tied to international best practices.Vinmec will increase its presence to 10 hospitals by 2020, including opening the Vinmec University of Health Sciences (VUHS) in 2019.To that end, the partnership between Vinmec and GE Healthcare will play a role in growing Viet Nam’s next generation of clinicians and establishing the teaching hospital as the standard for medical education.In terms of technology, GE Healthcare is committed to continuously providing innovative medical equipment for imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound systems and anesthesia solutions to help Vinmec promote and optimise healthcare outcomes.The … [Read more...] about GE Healthcare, Vinmec to collaborate
GE Healthcare and Vinmec sign comprehensive strategic partnership to improve healthcare standards in Vietnam
Vinmec currently owns and operates seven hospitals in Vietnam and expects to increase its presence to 10 hospitals by 2020, including opening the Vinmec University of Health Sciences (VUHS). To that end, the partnership between Vinmec and GE Healthcare will play a role in growing Vietnam’s next generation of clinicians and establishing the teaching hospital as the standard for medical education in Vietnam. During the event In terms of technology, GE Healthcare is committed to continuously providing innovative medical equipment for imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound system and anesthesia solutions to help Vinmec promote and optimize healthcare outcomes.The capacity building programs between the two parties will focus on cardiology and oncology, creating a solid foundation for Vinmec to lead in its key areas. Accordingly, GE Healthcare will play a significant role in nurturing a new generation of clinicians at VUHS, helping VUHS to become the standard for medical … [Read more...] about GE Healthcare and Vinmec sign comprehensive strategic partnership to improve healthcare standards in Vietnam
GE Healthcare to promote science and technology application in nation’s healthcare
Photo: Ngoc TramUnder the witness of US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink, in terms of technology, GE Healthcare is committed to continuously providing innovative medical equipment for imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound system and anesthesia solutions to help Vinmec promote and optimize healthcare outcomes. Vinmec currently owns and operates seven hospitals in Vietnam and expects to increase its presence to 10 hospitals by 2020, including opening the Vinmec University of Health Sciences (VUHS). The capacity building programs between the two sides will focus on cardiology and oncology, creating a solid foundation for Vinmec to lead in its key areas, nurturing a new generation of clinicians at VUHS, thus helping it to become the standard for nation's medical education. Leveraging the insights of global experts from centers like Dubai and the USA in hospital design and planning, GE Healthcare will offer Vinmec innovative and customized solutions for layout design and facility … [Read more...] about GE Healthcare to promote science and technology application in nation’s healthcare