Utah, 12 August 2022 (TDI): Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the USA Reema Bandar Al-Saud was invited by Intermountain Healthcare Company on Thursday. She was accompanied by a delegation from Saudi Embassy in the United States.
The meeting between officials focused on highlighting Vision 2030 of Saudia Arabia. Vision 2030 includes the National Transformation Program’s agenda for healthcare in the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia.
During the meeting, Intermountain and Saudi Arabia discussed possible areas of cooperation, especially about health care transformation.
.@Intermountain hosted a delegation from the Embassy led by HRH Ambassador @rbalsaud in Utah to highlight Vision 2030, the National Transformation Program’s agenda for healthcare in the Kingdom, and discuss possible areas of cooperation. pic.twitter.com/xYq9otMQif
— Saudi Embassy (@SaudiEmbassyUSA) August 11, 2022
Health care transformation Program under Vision 2030
This program aims to restructure the health sector in Saudi Arabia to be a comprehensive, effective and integrated health system.
An integrated health system would be based on the health of the individual and society (including the citizen, the resident, and the visitor).
The program depends on the principle of value-based care, which ensures transparency and financial sustainability by promoting public health and preventing diseases.
It also seeks to apply the new model of health care related to disease prevention. It also aims to improve access to health services through optimal coverage and a comprehensive and equitable geographical distribution.
Moreover, it would expand the provision of e-health services and digital solutions and improve the quality of health services.
It will focus on the satisfaction of beneficiaries by implementing and following the best evidence-based international standards.
It would establish and enable integrated health care systems that cover all regions of the Kingdom by activating meaningful implementation of services.
The Health Sector Transformation Program also works on harmonizing and coordinating between all health sector entities, and relevant government entities.
The Program would also align and link with strategic national goals during the transformation journey.
US-Saudi Bilateral Relations
The United States and Saudi Arabia established diplomatic relations in 1931. The Kingdom remains one of America’s closest allies and strongest economic partners in the Middle East.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have a common interest in preserving the stability, security, and prosperity of the Gulf region and consult closely on a wide range of regional and global issues.
Saudi Arabia plays an important role in working toward a peaceful and prosperous future for the region. Both countries are strong partners in security and counterterrorism efforts and in military, diplomatic, and financial cooperation.
Various programs support closer cultural, educational, and institutional ties between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
The U.S.-Saudi partnership is rooted in more than seven decades of close friendship and cooperation.
In cooperation with the Government of Saudi Arabia, the United States provides technical support in areas such as health, education, and economic development.
Programs under the vision 2030 of Saudi Arabia will enhance cooperation between both sides.
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