October 7, 2024
JAKARTA, INDONESIA AND AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in medical technology, and Siloam Hospital Group, a leading private healthcare provider in Indonesia, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for advancement. concluded. AI capabilities and development in the healthcare sector in Indonesia.
The strategic partnership will partner with Universiti Pelita Harapan (UPH) Medical Sciences Group and will focus on capacity building, knowledge sharing, and implementation of advanced AI solutions. Leveraging Philips' AI innovations, this partnership will help transform clinical care and digital health, enhance healthcare delivery, and make healthcare infrastructure sustainable. The goal is to provide better care to more people in Indonesia.
This partnership aligns with the Indonesian government's healthcare strategy to improve access to healthcare, improve clinical outcomes, and embrace digital transformation.
Key focus areas of the partnership:
1. AI-driven clinical care: Philips plans to bring cutting-edge AI technology to Siloam Hospital, particularly in areas such as radiology, pathology, (interventional) cardiology, and clinical surgery. AI can enhance clinical decision-making and improve workflows, allowing healthcare professionals to more accurately diagnose and treat patients, and increasing the ability of systems to support more patients. It will look like this.
2. Capacity building and regional AI expertise: This MoU will focus on developing regional expertise in AI and digital health through collaboration with the UPH Medical Sciences Group. The initiative includes training programs to equip healthcare professionals, IT specialists, and UPH students with the skills they need to develop and apply AI in clinical settings.
3. Global knowledge sharing with Philips: As a global leader in medical informatics and AI, Philips will share its expertise and global best practices with Siloam Hospital and UPH. The partnership includes collaboration with Philips informatics, AI research and global healthcare strategies to create scalable solutions tailored to the needs of Indonesia's healthcare system.
4. Digital healthcare transformation: To support Indonesia's digital healthcare strategy, Siloam Hospital will integrate AI into its healthcare management systems, including telemedicine, electronic medical records, and remote patient monitoring. The use of AI will improve patient outcomes, optimize hospital operations, increase capacity, and provide personalized, data-driven care to patients even in remote locations.
5. Supporting the Indonesian Government's healthcare goals: The intended partnership is consistent with the Indonesian Government's strategy to improve access and quality of healthcare.
6. Sharing expertise to advance ESG in healthcare: Philips is advancing ESG strategic priorities such as supply chain sustainability, environmental stewardship, fostering a fair workplace, and expanding healthcare access and education. Support Siloam Hospital.
Quotes from key leaders:
said Caroline Riady, vice president of Siloam Hospital Group. “This partnership with Philips, Siloam Hospital and Pelita Harapan University is an important milestone in our efforts to bring advanced medical technology to Indonesia. We are investing in AI capabilities and sharing global expertise. By doing so, we are helping build a smarter and more efficient health system that will benefit millions of Indonesians and support the national health plan.”
Roy Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Philips: “At Philips, informatics and AI are helping transform healthcare by optimizing workflows, increasing efficiency and increasing production capacity, making healthcare more accessible and delivering more We believe in providing better care to people. We are working with Siloam Hospital and Pelita Harapan University to drive this transformation and fully support the Indonesian government's vision to improve healthcare through digital innovation. I’m excited about what I can do.”
Rosan Roeslani, Minister of Investment of the Republic of Indonesia: “The future of healthcare is digital and AI will play a key role in revolutionizing the way care is delivered. It is an exemplary collaboration to ensure Indonesia's future economic development and sustainability, allowing us to build regional capacity while leveraging global advances.”
For more information, please contact us below.
mark groves
Philips external relations
Phone number: +31 631 639 916
Email: mark.groves@philips.com
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to create personalized health solutions for consumers and specialized health solutions for healthcare providers and patients in hospitals and at home. We provide health solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in personal health as well as diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and corporate informatics. Philips had sales of 18.2 billion euros in 2023 and has approximately 68,700 employees in sales and service in more than 100 countries. Find news about Philips at www.philips.com/newscenter.
Leaders of Philips, Siloam Hospital Group and Indonesian Government
