APAH to host healthcare efficiency conference in Fátima

The Portuguese Association of Hospital Administrators (APAH) will hold the 18th edition of the VALOR APAH Conference on November 6 and 7 at the SDivine Fátima Hotel in Fátima, Portugal. Under the theme “Healthcare Efficiency,” the event aims to foster debate and knowledge sharing regarding the challenges and opportunities for creating a more efficient healthcare system prepared for future demands.

APAH President Xavier Barreto stated that healthcare efficiency is a major current challenge requiring collective reflection on how care is organized and delivered. The conference seeks to identify solutions for more efficient resource utilization while maintaining high quality of care and patient outcomes.

The two-day program will feature plenary sessions with national and international specialists. Key topics include clinical practice, care organization, continuous improvement and Lean culture, financing, technology and innovation, and procurement. Confirmed international keynote speakers include Nick Guldemond from Leiden University Medical Center and Simon Brassel from the Office of Health Economics.