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● The conference is expected to attract 50 experts and more than 500 participants representing over 200 hospitals from across the state
Madurai, June 12, 2024: Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI) – Tamil Nadu Chapter, a premier industry body of healthcare service providers in the state, is all set to organize AHPICON 2024 – TN Chapter, a one-day conference on the theme ‘Growth and Sustainability in Healthcare’. To be held in Madurai on June 15, 2024, the event will feature over 50 expert talks and the participation of over 500 healthcare professionals including doctors, administrators, and consultants from 200 hospitals across the state.
The first-ever AHPICON 2024 – TN Chapter will also host an award ceremony to recognize 15 hospitals of different sizes in the state for their excellence in patient service. The registration to participate in the conference, and to nominate hospitals for the awards can be made by contacting 98401 99979.
The conference will witness a keynote address by Dr. G. Bhakthavatsalam, Chairman, K.G. Hospital. Dr. Girdhar Gyani, Director General, AHPI will provide the presidential address, while Dr. Alexander Thomas, Founder – President & Patron – AHPI, will participate as the Guest of Honour.
The topics of the sessions are: financial sustainability and growth; managing human resource and upskilling; disruptive technologies for future of healthcare; importance of quality in achieving sustainability and growth; challenges in compliance to regulations and medical laws, and sustainability and scalability of hospitals in tier-II and tier-III towns.
Talking about the event, Dr. Sathish Devadoss, President, AHPI-TN, and Vice Chairman, Devadoss Multispeciality Hospital, said, “Healthcare costs are rising unsustainably across the country, and financial sustainability has been a major cause of concern in the healthcare sector. These two are critical aspects that continue to shape the healthcare industry’s trajectory. Hence, AHPICON 2024 will explore innovative ways to provide and expand healthcare services.”
In his comments, Dr. Raju Sivasamy, Organising Chairman, AHPICON 2024, and Vice President, SIMS Hospital, said, “AHPICON 2024 will bring together hospitals big and small from across Tamil Nadu, and some of the brightest minds in the healthcare sector from across the country to provide insights to the healthcare professionals in tackling today’s pressing challenges in running hospitals. While addressing challenges and achieving growth will be the focus, the conference will provide insights into various enablers including HR, upskilling, disruptive technologies, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Talking about AHPI-TN Excellence Awards, Mr. Adel J, Organising Secretary, AHPICON 2024, and Founder & Managing Director, Alfa Care Hospitals, said that the healthcare industry in Tamil Nadu faces various challenges that are brought about by the constant changes in the progressive healthcare environment. It is important for the sector to come together and collectively find innovative solutions in all functions to survive and grow. Hence, AHPI-TN has instituted Excellence Awards to recognize the best practices of top hospitals located in different zones of the state, covering all districts. The award categories will include multi-specialty and single-specialty hospitals, both above and below 100 beds, as well as medical college hospitals in the state.
Among the key speakers of the conference are:
Dr. Manivannan Selvaraj, Founder and Managing Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals; Dr. Evita Fernandez, Chairperson & Managing Director, Fernandez Hospital: Dr. T. Palaniappan, Chairman, Medway Hospitals; Dr. Arun N. Palaniswami, Executive Director, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital; Dr. Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy, CEO, Rela Hospital; Dr. Ram Natesan, Senior Vice President, Claims Network and Provider Management, Star Health Insurance; Dr. Rohini Sridhar, Sr. Vice President – Medical Services, Hospital Division, Apollo Hospitals; Dr. Lallu Joseph, Quality Manager & AGS, Christian Medical College; Dr. A. K. Ravikumar, Chairman, IMA Hospital Board of India.
AHPI-TN Chapter, a not-for-profit organization, is one of the largest Healthcare forums in the state. It has more than 350 members – comprising small, medium and large hospitals. The association addresses and advocates with the government, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders on several issues concerning healthcare operations so as to enable its members to deliver safer and quality patient care.
