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The International Hospital Federation (IHF) is an international not for profit, non-governmental membership organization. Our members are worldwide hospitals and healthcare organizations having a distinct relationship with the provision of healthcare. In this podcast, we will feature hospital leaders, healthcare professionals who will share their knowledge on various topics revolving around the health sector.

20. Juli

Countdown to Korea: The 49th IHF World Hospital Congress

In this episode, chaired by Thomas Dakin, Programme Lead at the Geneva Sustainability Centre and a member of this year's Congress Scientific Committee, three outstanding leaders in global healthcare discuss the upcoming 49th World Hospital Congress taking place in Seoul in 2026. Dr Wang-Jun Lee, President-Designate of the International Hospital Federation, Prof. Whiejong Han, Professor of the Graduate School of Public Health at Yonsei University in South Korea, and Ms Kyung Eun Lee, Chair and CEO of Keyo Medical Foundation in South Korea, explore the vision behind this year's Congress, the key themes shaping the scientific programme, and what delegates can look forward to when they arrive in Korea. Tune in to hear more about the most exciting features of Congress and the reasons that make South Korea the right place to host it.
13. März

The power of recognition: IHF 2025 Gold Award Winners

In this episode, chaired by Dr Lawrence Lai, Chairman of the 2026 IHF Awards Committee, two outstanding gold award winners in global healthcare discuss their groundbreaking sustainability initiatives recognized at the IHF Awards 2025. Nicola Groskops, Planetary Health Manager at Northern Sydney Local Health District, Australia, and Dr Paul Quitiquit, Medical Center Chief at Saint Louis University Sacred Heart Medical Center, Philippines, share insights on their journeys toward low-carbon and environmentally responsible healthcare, on how the IHF Awards empowers organizations to amplify their impact beyond their own communities, and more. Tune in to hear how an international recognition can inspire staff, influence peers, and prove that even the smallest sustainability efforts can make a meaningful difference on the global stage.
27.10.2025

Redifining people-centered care

In this episode, hosted by Linda Clark, Director of Professional Development at the IHF, we explore how people centered care (PCC) is at the core of global efforts to transform health. Alan Dubovsky (Vice President and Chief Patient Experience Officer, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles) and Vera Vertessen (Director of Patient Care, Brussels University Hospital) share real examples of how their hospitals make care more personal and compassionate. Tune in to hear how listening to patients, removing barriers, and simple ideas, like giving patients a place to connect with their pets, can make a big difference.
22.09.2025

From wall to world: Amplifying ideas through poster presentations

In this episode, hosted by Linda Clark, Director of Professional Development at the IHF, we step into the poster hall to explore the art and impact of poster presentations. Mauricio Alves (Deputy of the Board of Directors, Unidade Local de Saúde), Angels Gonzalez (CSR Department, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona), and Panagiotis Minogiannis (General Manager, Onassis Hospital, Athens) share their experiences and insights on how presenting an impactful poster at the IHF World Hospital Congress can amplify ideas, foster collaboration, and drive change across the global healthcare community. Tune in to hear more about the breadth and depth of the Congress knowledge and how the posters represent a significant contribution to the content of our programme.
22.07.2025

Global voices in healthcare: Insights ahead of World Hospital Congress IHF

In this episode, chaired by Prof. Idris Guessous, Head of the Division of Primary Care medicine and Center of Innovation at University Hospital of Geneva, three outstanding leaders in global healthcare discuss the upcoming 48th World Hospital Congress taking place in Geneva in 2025. Sara Siegel, Global Head of Healthcare at Deloitte UK, Bertrand Levrat, Group Chief Operating Officer of Mediclinic, and Dr Peter Pronovost, Chief Quality & Clinical Transformation Officer at University Hospitals USA share insights on their journeys in healthcare, on how the World Hospital Congress empowers healthcare leaders to make progress in their own communities, and more. Tune in to hear more about how Congress is built around one powerful principle, sharing knowledge across borders can drive meaningful improvement in hospital leadership and health outcomes.
18.02.2025

IHF Awards: Excellence Award for Clinical Quality and Patient Safety

In this episode we featured Hospital Estadual de Dermatologia Sanitária Colônia Santa Marta (HDS), Brazil, the 2024 gold winner of the Excellence Award for Clinical Quality and Patient Safety - an Award which recognizes hospitals and health service providers who demonstrate excellence or outstanding achievements in advancing clinical quality. Dr Lawrence Lai, Chairman of the Awards Committee, sat down with Thiago Delano Bernardes, Home Care Service Supervisor of HDS. The award winning project, Home Care Services started as an answer to the problem of hospital congestions and long term stay hospitalizations. Thiago shares how their teams visit patients in their homes to provide compassionate and personalized care. Tune in to hear more about it.
28.01.2025

Excellence Award for Leadership and Management

This year marks the 10th year anniversary of the IHF Awards. This annual programme has been recognizing excellent projects, programmes, and services of hospitals and health services providers across the globe. In this episode, hosted by Dr Lawrence Lai, Chairman of the Awards Committee, we spotlight the 2024 Gold Winner of the Excellence Award for Leadership and Management. The Gold winner is Indonesia's leading cardiovascular specialty hospital, the National Cardiovascular Center Harapan Kita. With a vital mission of fostering a cardiovascular referral network for more than 500 regional general hospitals, this institution has set a benchmark in healthcare leadership. In this engaging videocast, Dr Iwan Dakota, President Director of National Cardiovascular Center Harapan Kita in Indonesia. shares insights about their winning programme for the Excellence Award for Leadership and Management.
25.11.2024

Advancing global gender equity: A YEL podcast

In this special YEL2024 podcast, listen in to an in-depth discussion full of personal reflections and insights into what gender equity in the healthcare sector means to today’s female leaders. Our three panellists enjoy a rich exchange about issues that draw on their lived experiences, the positive progress over the last 20 years, and how leadership teams can further advance gender equity through policies and practices.

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The International Hospital Federation (IHF) is an international not for profit, non-governmental membership organization. Our members are worldwide hospitals and healthcare organizations having a distinct relationship with the provision of healthcare. In this podcast, we will feature hospital leaders, healthcare professionals who will share their knowledge on various topics revolving around the health sector.

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