Smart Applications International trains 1600 healthcare workers, covering 900 hospitals in a quest to drive Digital Readiness for UHC implementation

Nairobi, Kenya – [26th September 2024] – Smart Applications International (Smart ) recently hosted a highly successful Kenya Medical Services Providers Webinar, focused on driving awareness around how technology continues to transform the healthcare sector. The event saw an impressive turnout, with over 1,600 participants and representatives from 900 hospitals in attendance.

In line with the Government of Kenya Digital Transformation journey, the healthcare players readiness and adoption of digital health solutions provides essential backbone towards Universal Healthcare realization. The session showcased comprehensive range of healthcare technology solutions designed to drive seamless digitalization in the healthcare industry. These solutions that have significantly improved operational efficiency, patient satisfaction, and service delivery across the healthcare value chain in African countries.

In his opening remarks, Harrison Muiru, Group Managing Director of Smart Applications International, expressed his appreciation, stating, “We serve 30,000 patients daily on our platform, and record an expenditure of 8 USD per second on our system in partnership with healthcare facilities and medical insurers across 12 countries in Africa. Your presence at this webinar and the value that we mutually deliver in healthcare, is the fuel that keeps us going in our journey built on collaboration, customer service, innovation, and excellence.”

Esther Macharia, Head of Hospital Operations at Smart Applications International, expressed her gratitude for the remarkable turnout, adding, “Your engagement reflects our shared commitment to improving Kenya's healthcare system. Together, we can drive innovations and share insights that inspire positive change. We look forward to continuing our partnerships to ensure a healthier future for all.”

While Kenya has made notable progress in improving healthcare access and outcomes, significant challenges remain. Many citizens still face barriers such as long wait times, limited availability of specialists, slow settlement periods from payers, and inefficient systems. These challenges, however, present an opportunity for technological solutions to play a pivotal role in driving the next phase of healthcare transformation.

Smart Applications International is at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge digital solutions that address these pain points. By streamlining operations, enhancing patient satisfaction, and optimizing service delivery, Smart is empowering healthcare providers to overcome inefficiencies and improve the overall patient experience.

Through the webinar,” Mr. Bernard Mpara, who represented the Healthcare Providers, indicated, “we have exchanged knowledge, shared feedback, and collaboratively shaped the path toward a better healthcare experience for patients, billers, credit controllers, administrators, and payers. We have come of age, to work together with the focus being the nation’s wellbeing, as we as provider of services, ?we remain at the center of ?innovation, therefore, this conversation is invaluable and impactful.”

Smart's ongoing efforts to reduce patient wait times, enhance communication, improve treatment practices, and increase operational efficiency through automation have been instrumental in lowering healthcare costs and ensuring revenue assurance. These innovations are vital to the sustainability and growth of healthcare facilities and programs, both in Kenya and across Africa.

Isaiah Mosiori, Group Chief Operations Officer, Smart Applications International, concluded by calling for continued collaboration: “We remain committed to working together to transform healthcare in Kenya. Through today’s conversations and the Smart digital health solutions, we trust that you will be empowered to provide seamless, patient-centered care at your individual facilities.”

The event marked a significant step forward in the collective mission to drive healthcare innovation in Kenya, with Smart Applications International continuing to lead the way in creating impactful, tech-driven solutions for the future of healthcare.

All the participants received an opportunity to be invited in the upcoming Smart Summit, the 4th Edition happening at the Kampala, Uganda, 31st October.

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