University Hospital is First Healthcare Institution in MENA Region to Offer Advanced Clinical Systems to Patients and Healthcare Professionals
Dubai - The University Hospital at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), a member of Tatweer, today announced a seven-year partnership with Epic Systems Corporation, developers of one of the most advanced clinical systems available worldwide.
The partnership breaks new ground for healthcare in the Middle East, and positions the University Hospital as a leader and innovator of clinical quality through utilizing state-of-the-art healthcare information systems. The EpicCare system will allow clinicians and patients at the University Hospital to view, share, and act on the latest patient information and clinical intelligence available worldwide for providing best-in-class patient care.
The University Hospital's high-quality healthcare will incorporate the latest medical research, technology and innovation, integrated with Harvard Medical School Dubai Center (HMSDC) Institute for Postgraduate Education and Research, the Al Maktoum Harvard Medical Library, and DHCC's own electronic healthcare record.
Jim Kingsbury, Chief Executive Officer of University Hospital, said: "The EpicCare Healthcare Information System will help us increase our operational efficiencies, leading to enhanced patient care and satisfaction. We are very proud to be the first healthcare institution in the MENA region to partner with Epic Systems, further contributing towards University Hospital's mission to be a premier academic medical institution providing quality healthcare to the region."
The University Hospital's partnership with Epic Systems covers all aspects of its clinical offerings as part of a comprehensive approach towards building one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the region.
In addition, the integration with DHCC's electronic health record network will allow patient-centric records to be accessed wherever the patient or other health providers require up-to-date health information, including from their own homes.
Judy Falkner, Chief Executive Officer of Epic Systems, said: "Epic Systems and University Hospital share a vision for improving health information systems through an integrated approach. Our clinical and administrative software solutions offer the flexibility to integrate with clients' existing applications to positively impact the quality of patient care. We are excited to begin our partnership with University Hospital, and look forward to bringing our shared vision of transformed healthcare in the Middle East to life."
The selection of Epic Systems for University Hospital is the result of an exhaustive 11-month evaluation period, examining almost two dozen worldwide providers of healthcare systems. On the basis of its exceptional fit for University Hospital's academic focus of best-in-class patient safety, quality, and hospital operations, Epic Systems was selected as the core system partner to drive patient-centric care in University Hospital and its planned ambulatory care centers.
This partnership will also further establish Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center as a regional and international center for advanced medical services.
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About University Hospital:
University Hospital, as part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center, will function as the main tertiary care facility within Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), enhancing its global status as an integrated center of excellence in clinical care and wellness services, medical education and research. The hospital will be located adjacent to and will be affiliated with the Harvard Medical School Dubai Center (HMSDC), Institute for Postgraduate Education and Research. Physicians at the University Hospital will be granted academic appointments at HMSDC. Setting new benchmarks in the Middle East by bringing together patient-focused collaboration among diverse specialties and fostering true multidisciplinary care, the University Hospital will support its mission of integrated patient care with a state-of-the-art healthcare information system with electronic medical and health records. Responding to the needs of the region, University Hospital will offer a service mix consisting of in-patient and out-patient consultations. The hospital will open its doors to patients in 2011 with a 400-bed, 1.4 million square foot campus. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center will also include the Harvard Medical School Dubai Center (HMSDC) - Institute for Postgraduate Education and Research, Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical Research (DHFMR), Al Maktoum Harvard Medical Library, and Boston University Institute for Dental Research and Education Dubai. At the core of Dubai Healthcare City's operations, University Hospital will drive its mission to create an internationally recognized location of choice for quality healthcare.
About Epic Systems:
Epic Systems Corporation (Madison, Wis.) develops integrated inpatient, ambulatory, and payor systems. Epic provides the information backbone for many of the largest, most progressive health care organizations in the country, linking thousands of concurrent users with a shared source of relevant clinical, access, and revenue-cycle information. Epic applications incorporate the safety net of embedded clinical and financial decision support at relevant points in the care continuum.
About DHCC:
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) was conceived with the objective of creating a regional center of excellence for medical services, medical education, and life science research and development in the Middle East. It is the world's first healthcare free zone and was created using a phased approach. The first phase, which is 4.1 million square feet in size, features a medical cluster comprised of day clinics, diagnostic centers, rehabilitation centers, transplantation centers, hospitals, clinics and a sector for pharmaceutical and equipment suppliers.
DHCC is home to the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center with the integration of its entities. Some of the medical cluster's other renowned partners are Mayo Clinic, AstraZeneca, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Fresenius Medical Care, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, BU Dental, Moorfields Eye Hospital, The City Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, Wyeth, Smith & Nephew, Sanofi Aventis, Swiss Academy of Scientific Acupuncture, Alvi Armani, Dr. Nicolas & ASP and the German Heart Center. The second phase will feature a dedicated wellness cluster comprised of wellness centers, nutrition centers, resorts and spas, and sports medicine facilities.
About Tatweer
Tatweer is a member of Dubai Holding and one of the largest and fastest growing business conglomerates in the region. Tatweer's name is synonymous with some of the most ambitious developments in Dubai and an equally extensive portfolio of prestigious projects in the pipeline.
Launched in December 2005, Tatweer owns and manages a strategic group of entities across six diverse industry verticals: Leisure and Entertainment, Commodities, Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Real Estate. The operations are strategically grouped under two distinct divisions - Tatweer Dubai and Tatweer Investments.
Tatweer Dubai will focus on project development within the UAE and advance strategic long term partnerships such as Partners-Harvard Medical International; the internationally renowned golfer Tiger Woods; IRCA Global, and Universal Studios. Tatweer Dubai's entities comprise Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Dubailand®, the world's most ambitious tourism, leisure and entertainment destination; The Tiger Woods Dubai, the exclusive golf community home to the world's first Tiger Woods designed golf course; Bawadi®, the largest hospitality, shopping and entertainment cluster in the world; Dubai Industrial City, a township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; IRCA Middle East, a joint venture with International Risk Control Association IRCA Global, South Africa to provide comprehensive pure risk management solutions to a wide spectrum of industries in the MENA region; Global Village, bringing together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and the Parks & Resorts DUBAILAND® featuring Universal Studios DUBAILAND®, Dreamworks DUBAILAND®, Six Flags DUBAILAND®, LEGOLAND DUBAILAND®, Marvel DUBAILAND®, Freej DUBAILAND® and HIT Entertainment.
Tatweer Investments will drive Tatweer's foray into international markets, leveraging its synergy with leading global strategic partners. It will extend Tatweer's existing intellectual property portfolio and generate innovative IP driven investments and partnerships overseas. The entities under Tatweer Investment's portfolio include Mizin, pursuing a vision to become the real estate developer of choice in the UAE; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the premier international commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; and new businesses in the food and beverage industry forged through alliances with leading international brands.
For more information, please contact:
Dr Sabah Al-Lawati
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