Siloam Hospitals Group has entered into a strategic partnership with South Korea’s Yongin Severance Hospital to leverage digital health services, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), in a bid to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. This collaboration marks a significant step towards redefining healthcare services in Indonesia and beyond.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two institutions outlines a shared vision to integrate advanced AI technology into hospital operations. Caroline Riady, Managing Director of Siloam Hospitals Group, expressed that the integration of digital technology would provide a substantial impact on patient experiences and streamline operational processes.

The partnership is poised to offer considerable benefits to Indonesian patients, especially through the development of a collaborative care model. Patients will now be able to receive second opinions via digital platforms, enabling them to consult top-tier medical professionals without having to travel abroad. This initiative not only saves time and money but also boosts confidence in receiving world-class treatment locally.

Yongin Severance Hospital, renowned for its leadership in digital technology adoption within healthcare in South Korea, has demonstrated significant improvements in operational efficiency and patient experience. The hospital's use of AI enhances diagnostic accuracy, particularly in medical imaging, allowing for earlier disease detection and more effective treatment plans. In addition, AI-powered Internet of Things (IoT) devices are used to monitor infection risks in real-time, contributing to better infection control within the hospital environment. Dr. Park Jin Young, Director of the Center for Digital Health at Yongin Severance, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, noting that it would serve as a model of international cooperation to accelerate digital transformation and healthcare innovation.

Through this partnership, both hospitals are committed to sharing knowledge and optimizing the use of digital health technologies. The exchange of insights will involve introducing innovative tools and offering consultations to improve technology adoption within hospital systems. The two institutions will also focus on improving patient workflows and experiences by sharing best practices, ultimately aiming to enhance service quality and operational efficiency. They plan to use data-sharing platforms, predictive analytics, and AI-based diagnostics to improve clinical decision-making, thereby leading to better outcomes for patients.

Furthermore, the collaboration includes a clinical education program that will facilitate the exchange of professional knowledge and training for healthcare staff, strengthening their skills in utilizing digital health technologies. The partnership will also focus on the development of technology-based patient care models, including second-opinion consultations that will be accessible to patients in both Indonesia and South Korea.

Through this collaboration, Siloam Hospitals Group and Yongin Severance Hospital are set to usher in a new era of healthcare innovation, improving both the quality of care and accessibility to healthcare services, benefiting patients in Indonesia and South Korea alike.

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