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THE INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR HEALTHCARE AND LIFE SCIENCES ISSUE ONE | 2019 THE PERFECT HEALTH SYSTEM Does it exist? THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL HEALTHCARE | SOLVING THE GLOBAL WORKFORCE CRISIS | OFFICIAL ARAB HEALTH FLOORPLAN Welcome Welcome to the first edition of World Healthcare Journal Sarah Cartledge Editor World Healthcare ealthcare is important, possibly the most One of the recurring themes of the first issue of Journal important industry sector in the world. In the World Healthcare Journal is the question of Hmany ways, that statement is self evident. what a modern, fit for purpose, digital, connected Banking, construction, energy, government, health system should offer. trade, commerce, mining, manufacturing - none of It’s a problem that KPMG have tried to these can exist without a fit and healthy workforce. As answer through a series of articles interspersed we all live longer, healthier, fitter lives the importance of throughout these pages. It’s a problem Healthcare healthcare, medicine, medical technology and, crucially, UK would like to help answer using the example access to these things for every global citizen becomes of the UK’s world renowned National Health more and more important to the global economy. Service (NHS). The Dubai Health Authority have Global is the key word. In 2019, no-one can doubt also written about how they are looking to that we live in a global and connected world and yet partner with the world to improve their health the provision and supply of healthcare is uneven. systems. We also focus on key elements that Growing middle classes in places such as China, Africa need to be integrated into our health systems and South America are demanding better healthcare from infrastructure to digital solutions to data and and their systems are growing and developing fast. The regulation. pace of change in the sector is huge as even historically As well as technology and medicine advances advanced healthcare economies struggle to keep up there are, of course, some hugely exciting with the rise of AI, genomic medicine and a revolution developments in the clinical services arena. We in digital health. have some fascinating articles on developments Here at World Healthcare Journal we are looking to in cancer care, imaging and proton therapy as join up the world of healthcare, online, in print and with well as the rise of genomic medicine by IQVIA and our forthcoming mobile app. Genomics England who led the world with the Our editorial team has worked all over the world 100,000 genome project which is now expanding and brings together experience in a vast number of up to 5,000,000 genomes. countries and areas of healthcare. We all agree that the Lawyers Bevan Brittan and Al-Tamimi tackle delivery of modern, connected, universal healthcare the question of what Brexit, Britain’s exit from coverage demands an approach that transcends the European Union, will probably mean for the borders and boundaries. It is one that brings nations, rest of the global healthcare economy. Whilst on systems, providers and suppliers together from all over the theme of mapping our way through complex the world to collaborate and work together to provide problems, you’ll find the official floor plan for Arab the best possible healthcare outcomes to every global Health on our centre pages, an invaluable guide citizen. to the world’s biggest healthcare event. In this brave new world, everyone has something to I hope you enjoy the issue, if you have any teach and everyone has something to learn. The most thoughts, comments, suggestions or ideas for expert clinicians in the most advanced economies have future issues then please do email me as much to learn from those delivering basic care in [email protected] basic facilities as they do to teach. We live in an age - Don’t forget to subscribe for future issues in healthcare at least - where the hierarchy is flat and and news updates on our website, everyone is a partner and a colleague. www.worldhealthcarejournal.com EDITOR: Sarah Cartledge CHINA CORRESPONDENT: Dr Harriet Leyland CHAIR: Stephen Dorrell GLOBAL EDITOR: Clare Whelan OBE UK CORRESPONDENT: Paul Jobson MANAGING DIRECTOR: Ben Howlett CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Joe Everley INTEGRATED HEALTH CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Male DIRECTOR: Clare Whelan INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENT: Mike Hobbs ACUTE SECTOR CORRESPONDENT: David Duffy 10 Rose and Crown Yard, London, SW1Y 6RE INNOVATION CORRESPONDENT: Professor Rory Shaw BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: Arran Wedderburn T: +44 207 8399305 INFRASTRUCTURE CORRESPONDENT: Barry Francis PUBLISHING DIRECTOR: Steve Gardner www.dorsonwest.com 3 7 The future of global healthcare 23 Global leaders in cancer care Healthcare in the 21st century faces a series of Manchester’s Christie NHS Foundation Trust is one of the unprecedented challenges world’s leading cancer centres 8 News 26 How to develop a 21st century health system The latest healthcare news What does the perfect health system look like? Asks Dr Mark 11 Czech experts Britnell Global Chairman for Health at KPMG The Czech Republic is a small country with a big punch in 28 Putting together an international consortium medicine Paul Jobson, Managing Director of UKIHMA, explains the 12 Health investment opportunities in Dubai quickest way to achieve results Sector participation in healthcare in the MENA region 30 Race against time 14 Appetite to invest Mobile Stroke Units are the way forward for treating more There is a new dawn for health reform in Egypt, HE Dr patients within the Golden Hour Mohamed Maait, Egypt Finance Minister tells WHJ’s Dan Male 32 Linking up 16 Digital expansion in China and the effect In a world moving to HIE’s, Doctorlink seems to be the on healthcare “missing link” in the ecosystem and information exchange As the health needs of the population continue to grow 34 Training, education and the art of regulation China must provide additional resource and apply People are at the heart of the delivery of healthcare and significant innovation and creativity to meet these demands quality of outcomes, the quality of healthcare outcomes 18 Setting a new pace depend largely on the standard of the professionals Fenton Whelan, Founder of Acasus, reveals how Punjab, delivering patient care Pakistan, achieved unprecedented improvements in public 36 Diagnosing the future health outcomes Early diagnosis is the key to the future of healthcare 20 The UK healthcare model 38 Exit Britain? Governments and healthcare organisations around the The impact of of Brexit on the globalisation of health and world are using UK expertise to develop their own health social care services and infrastructure 43 Plugging the gap By 2030, the World Health Organisation predicts the world will be short of 18m health workers 44 The centre of the global healthcare market Arab Health is definitely a global event and a global brand, says Exhibition Director Ross Williams 46 Arab Health 2019 Showcasing the future of healthcare in the MENA region 50 The shift to digital healthcare Navigating the new digital healthcare landscape is challenging for everyone, says Dr Niti Pall, Medical Director, KPMG’s Global Health Practice 52 Sequencing genomes A new platform connecting Genomics England’s growing database of genomic data with IQVIA’s experience of data analytics 56 Universal health coverage - The ultimate prize The pace with which the world’s major emerging economies are getting behind the drive towards universal health coverage (UHC) is breathtaking 4 Contents 58 Bringing regulation into 76 Integrated care the 21st century Integrated care, with a focus on primary care, is a key How Fortesium’s Regulator Online was a game changer for component of building sustainable healthcare systems the Nursing and Midwifery Council 78 Thinking ahead 60 Teletriage – Leading the way Head and neck cancer falls behind others in both awareness A 111-style service can improve clinical outcomes and and research funding provide efficiency within a healthcare system 80 Personal oversight 62 Transforming the lives of parents-to-be Knowing your own health is the first step towards happy Sarah Cartledge discovers how the Genesis Research Trust and healthy living says Reddy Sanikommu, Founder is improving the chance of life through its pioneering work Medintu 64 Eyes ahead 82 Building the right healthcare infrastructure Moorfields clinicians are world-renowned for the Planning to ensure the right facilities for populations, in the contributions they have made to the research and right places is vital, say Roger Widdowson and Ravi Suri development of new ophthalmology treatments 84 The drive towards universal health care 66 Transitional care The development of physical infrastructure must support Building a specialist rehabilitation network across the globe the development of health services 68 Serco cares 86 Standing out from the crowd The impact of the non clinical workforce on patient experience Andrew Wells, Serco Client Director Middle East, 70 Data governance: explains the benefits of working with a strategic Driving value in healthcare partner with international service delivery Healthcare organisations and systems need to be agile to experience respond to constant change 88 How to develop a 21st century health system – 72 Controlling risk conclusion Balancing competing tensions in creating the most effective Overwhelmingly healthcare leaders believe fundamental regulatory framework improvement and innovation is required 74 An inside look 90 The digital conundrum Sarah Cartledge talks to Mike Moran, CEO of Proton Partners Digital is only part of the answer to service efficiency, says International Mike Hobbs 5 Bringing service to life Serco in Healthcare Serco’s healthcare business is the specialist For general enquiries contact: healthcare arm of Serco Group plc, a FTSE 250 T: +44 (0)1256 745 900 international service delivery company. We F: +44 (0)1256 744 111 offer care-coordination, integrated facilities E: [email protected] management, business process outsourcing and support to clinical services.