Saudi Ministry of Health, Tamer, and Open Medical team-up to advance healthcare

Provider of healthcare digital transformation solutions Open Medical Europe signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Health (MOH) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Farouk, Maamoun Tamer & Co. (Tamer).

United by a shared vision, the three parties will work to deliver improvements to the Perioperative Care Clinical Pathway through a pilot program in order to assist MOH's aspirations to enhance surgical waiting list management across the Kingdom.

How will it work?

The MoU serves as the cornerstone for this strategic collaboration. This structured approach ensures a comprehensive evaluation of the feasibility of broader project implementation. The forward-looking nature of this approach emphasizes the commitment to sustainable improvements and a shared commitment to advancing healthcare services.

As the Parties embark on this transformative journey, they aspire to create a lasting impact on the healthcare landscape of the Kingdom — addressing critical healthcare needs and ensuring a brighter, healthier future for all.

On the record

"Tamer Healthcare, in collaboration with our valued client, The Ministry of Health, and alongside our top-tier partner, Open Medical, this alliance is dedicated to the digitalization and automation of the pre-operative clinical pathway," said Mohammed Soufan, Digital Healthcare Business Unit Manager at Tamer Group. "The objective is to mitigate surgery waiting times, optimize theater management, and diminish cancellation rates. In the final analysis, this initiative aspires to enhance the quality of patient services and elevate the overall experience within the healthcare ecosystem."

"We are grateful for the collaborative journey we have embarked on with the MOH in KSA and Tamer. Their dedication to excellence and innovation is inspiring and has set the bar for industry standards," added Dorota Naumiuk, COO at Open Medical. "We are excited about our project on the optimization of surgical care — a major step towards transforming healthcare practices. We look forward to the next chapters of this journey."

The context

Tamer Group is an integrated healthcare and wellness Group in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East and North African region — offering a portfolio of products and services that contribute to personal wellness and public health. The company's manufacturing and distribution services include pharmaceuticals and vaccines, medical devices, nutrition and baby health, as well as a digital platform, e-commerce and logistics capabilities.

Open Medical is a team of clinically-led digital health experts. Founded by practicing clinicians in the United Kingdom - Open Medical combines a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape with unrivaled technical expertise to produce true digital transformation solutions. To date, it has successfully implemented Pathpoint in 160+ healthcare organizations.