GE Healthcare And Association Of Private Hospitals Jalin Ketra Sama Supports The Transformation Of Indonesian Health Services

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JAKARTA - Private hospitals in Indonesia experienced significant growth, from 815 hospitals in 2012 to around 2,000 in 2021, and continued to grow in 2024. Along with the rapid development of private hospitals, the transformation of health services is now the main focus to improve the quality and accessibility of care for the wider community.

Supporting the health transformation agenda of the Ministry of Health, especially in the fifth pillar related to the improvement of technology and medical personnel, GE HealthCare, a global leader in health technology, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of Indonesian Private Hospitals (ARSSI) to build long-term strategic partnerships.

This partnership focuses on a number of key initiatives, including the provision of standardized training programs, the application of the latest medical technology, and the development of health professionals throughout the ARSSI network which has more than 1,600 member hospitals. Through this partnership, GE HealthCare is committed to continuing to support improving service quality in private Indonesian hospitals.

Head of the Hospital Strategy and Transformation Working Team, Dit. TKPK Ministry of Health, Dr. Astri Hernansari, MM FISQua, stated that the Ministry of Health is committed to continuing to improve governance and quality of health services throughout Indonesia.

"Our focus is on the fifth pillar, namely the development of technology and the capabilities of health workers in line with the efforts of the private sector in supporting the transformation of health services. The significant growth of private hospitals in Indonesia shows their important role in our health system, and we welcome the partnership like that made by GE HealthCare to ensure that this hospital is able to provide high-quality services and is supported by advanced technology. The partnership between GE HealthCare and ARSSI makes an important contribution in improving service standards and expanding public access to quality care," he said, in a written statement, Wednesday, November 14.

President Director of PT GE Operations Indonesia (GE HealthCare), Anthony Lawrence said, ARSSI's partnership is a strategic step that allows it to provide affordable, high-quality, and sustainable health solutions.

"This long-term collaboration includes directed seminars or discussions that focus on improving skills, as well as updating the latest medical technology to ensure health workers are able to provide the best care. Through this initiative, we hope to strengthen the ability of private hospitals to provide better health services, as well as expand access for the Indonesian people to state-of-the-art technology-based medical services," said Anthony.

Chairman of ARSSI, Drg. Iing Ichsan Hanafie appreciated the initiation of the long-term partnership GE HealthCare with ARSSI.

"We see this collaboration as an important step to improve the ability of private hospitals in Indonesia through various structured training programs. In addition, we are also open to collaborating with the GE HealthCare in building relationships with government and non-governmental institutions as well as establishing partnerships with foreign private hospitals. We hope that these initiatives will contribute to strengthening the image of Indonesian private hospitals and improving health service standards for the wider community." he explained.

This partnership begins with an Executive Meeting with the theme: 'Principals and Guidelines for Governance in Hospitals Technical Know How and Oncology System' which brings hospital leaders and health experts to discuss improving health services, hospital management strategies, and joint discussion sessions featuring special oncology hospital experiences as well as BPJS service integration. BPJS integration challenges, such as facility limitations, complicated administrative processes, and service standard differences, as well as equal distribution and service efficiency are one of the main concerns in this meeting.

President Director of BPJS Kesehatan, Prof. Ali Ghufron added, his party continues to strengthen collaboration with private hospitals to expand the scope of health services and ensure wider access for patients to various types of treatments.

"We are accelerating the integration of BPJS services in private hospitals, focusing on simplifying processes, reducing bureaucratic barriers, and increasing patient experience in private facilities. Through closer cooperation with private hospitals, we hope patients can experience faster and more efficient services in accordance with BPJS service standards." Ali explained.