The Belgian Association of Hospital Managers brings together the general managers, CEO's, managing directors, members of executive committees of the Belgian hospitals, stands up for their interests and provides them with training and support.
The Belgische Vereniging van Ziekenhuisdirecteurs / Association Belge des Directeurs d'Hôpitaux, Belgische Vereinigung der Krankenhausdirektoren brings together the general managers, CEO's, managing directors, executives, members of executive committees and active members of the boards of directors of Belgian hospitals, and this regardless of the status of their hospital, their language regime, the Community or the Region to which they belong, as well as the representatives of a federation or an association of Belgian hospitals and those that have an educational assignment relating to hospital management.
In particular, the association wishes to:
To achieve its objectives, the association engages in a wide range of activities:
The Belgian Association of Hospital Managers prioritises the following core values:
The association is managed by a board of directors, composed of a maximum of 15 members among which 8 effective members elected by the general assembly and a 7 members co-opted by the 8 elected directors.
Board & Executive Committee
Board
Background What is a virtual human twin?
Following the definition of the European Commission, a Virtual -Human Twin (VHT) is a digital representation of a human health or disease state. VHTs refer to different levels of human anatomy (e.g. cells, tissues, organs or organ systems).
They are built using software models and data and are designed to mimic and predict behaviour of their physical counterparts, including interaction with additional diseases a person may have. The key potential in health and care of this technology is related to targeted prevention, tailored clinical pathways, and to supporting healthcare professionals in virtual environments.
Examples include implementation of clinical trials for medicines and devices, medical training, surgical intervention planning, and several other potential use cases in virtual world environments.
Refreshments
Building the Virtual Human Twin: from an engaged ecosystem to an incipient infrastructure
Prof. dr. ir. Liesbeth Geris, University of Liège, KU Leuven & VPH institute, Belgium
A public VHT infrastructure is the subject of an open tender by the European Commission. This infrastructure should enable the pooling of resources and assets (data, models, algorithms, computing power, storage etc.) to develop these twins in healthcare and assess their credibility. Hence, it should entail the development of a federated public infrastructure and the collection of said resources, driven by the engagement of a collaborative ecosystem.
In order to realise the potential of the VHT, a shared vision and inclusive eco-system driven roadmap has been developed, supported through the EDITH Coordination and Support Action.
The roadmap contains a blueprint of the Virtual Human Twin and identifies the required (technical) developments, including but not limited to interoperability, computability, hardware and integration of health models & data. Ethical, Legal and Social elements are discussed, including privacy, intellectual property rights, standards, regulations, ethics and social acceptance.
The user perspective is developed for a range of stakeholders, whose needs and value propositions have been identified through a range of activities and interactions.
Finally, sustainability of the ecosystem and infrastructure are examined, looking at incorporation in clinical and industrial workflow, development of economic activities, a member-state strategy and the creation of a public research infrastructure organisation.
Hospital case studies
• FEops HEARTguide combines digital twins and AI to revolutionize structural heart planning
Dr. ir. Matthieu De Beule, Feops, Materialize Cardiology & cardiac surgery
• Digital Twins and Automation of Care in the Intensive Care Unit
Prof. Thomas Desaive, BME Liège
Round table ‘Necessary steps for hospital managers to be prepared for the human virtual twin’
Walking Dinner
Registration
More information soon available
8 October
Meet at Brussels Airport & Check-in
Departure flight SN 2257 to Copenhagen
Arrival in Copenhagen & transfer to the hotel
Check-in if possible
Lunch at the hotel
Transfer to Belgian Embassy
Meeting at the Belgian Embassy:
• Understanding the Danish system and its challenges
• Understanding the current issues of the reform of the Danish hospital system and its challenges
• Presentation of the BVZD/ABDH as well as the reforms and challenges of the Belgian system by members of our delegation
Closing drink and networking
Transfer to the restaurant
Early dinner
9 October
Visit of the Nordic Health Lab - We co-create health innovation
Lunch
Transfer to the Biespebjerg hospital
Bispebjerg Hospital workshop session
How to Manage Innovation in Healthcare?
• From an academic point of view - ATV – The DanishAcademy of Technical Sciences
• From the industry point of view MEDTECH
o Presentation of the DK System with the positive/negative aspects including homecare by Mads Koch Hansen, Director DK MEDTECH
• From the Bispebjerg Hospital point of view by Innovation Manager Brian Holch Kristensen
• Study cases
Evening dinner
10 October
Transfer to Rigshospitalet
Rigshospitalet Workshop session
Meeting with Hospital Leadership and Key Clinical Stakeholders
• Objective: Gain insights into RIGGS Hospital's data-driven healthcare practices and explore actionable applications
• Welcome & Strategic Overview with CEO Dr. Rasmus Møgelvang: Hospital transformation journey and data-driven care models, including @home care
• Visit to the Heart Center with Dr. Peter Karl Jacobsen: HeartTech program showcasing data & analytics in cardiovascular care – live dashboards
• Visit to the Cath Lab Department with Head of Department of Cardiology , Dr Soren Boesgaard: Innovation, AI and digitalization – redesigning care delivery and infrastructure
Workshops
• Data-Driven Decision Making Hands-on session with predictive analytics applied to patient flow scenarios
• Future Innovations: Overview of upcoming AI and remote monitoring initiatives at RIGS.
• Predictive Analytics in Action: Live demo of RIGS’ predictive models supporting patient care
Lunch
Presentation
Future of Health – Nordic Health 2030 from what to how
Aron Szpisjak, Advisor Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies
Transfer to optional visits in 2 groups
• Amager psychiatric centre in Copenhagen- Visit with Louise Rabøl, director ('Centerchef’) (tbc)
• Visit of the Gentofte Hospital (tbc)
Evening dinner
11 October
Check-out & departure
Flight SN 2258 to Brussels at 11:55, arrival in Brussels at 13:25
Registration
Exclusively for members and partners.
Please contact the secretariat.
More information will follow soon!
More information will follow soon!
C-level
Places limited to 50 persons
French and English
8 October
Accueil et Networking (Café et viennoiseries)
Introduction: Les hôpitaux belges face aux défis de demain
• Allocution d’ouverture par
o J&J MedTech : Mot de bienvenue
o Représentants des instances publiques de la santé: Présentation des perspectives de financement
o ABDH : Les enjeux concrets face à la réforme hospitalière, l’hôpital chirurgical de jour, l’innovation technologique et les nouvelles attentes des patients
Session 1 : L’hospitalisation de jour chirurgical: Défis et opportunités
• Situation actuelle
• Benchmark vs autres pays
• Expérience chirurgiens et patients liés à la chirurgie de jour
• Réduction des durées d’hospitalisation et optimisation des coûts
• Financement, incentive, enjeux organisationnels et logistiques
• Discussion : Priorité, Focus besoin de changements sur certains trajets de soins
Intervenants: représentants des instances publiques de la santé, responsables hospitaliers, responsables politiques et chirurgiens experts en chirurgie ambulatoire
Lunch Networking
Session 2 : Innovations technologiques et transformation digitale comme levier pour soutenir l'hôpital de jour chirurgical
• Les technologies émergentes et leurs impacts sur les soins et les patients
• Big Data : intelligence artificielle (IA) et santé prédictive
• Comment la MedTech peut-elle supporter le parcours patient et les soins personnalisés à la chirurgie de jour?
• Discussion : Quelle stratégie adopter ? Quelles priorités pour une transformation digitale réussie ? Comment le Value-Based Healthcare peut soutenir l’hôpital de jour chirurgical ?
Intervenants: experts en MedTech, IT hospitalier, spécialistes en IA, direction hospitalière
Table ronde : Construire ensemble un partenariat pour le futur de la chirurgie de jour
• Collaboration entre hôpitaux, politiques et partenaires MedTech : comment relever ensemble les défis de demain tout en supportant l’hôpital de jour chirurgical et en incluant le VBHC ?
• Synthèse des discussions
• Actions concrètes à mettre en œuvre
Participants: direction hospitalière, fournisseurs MedTech, représentants des instances publiques de la santé, gouvernement
Visite Facultative du Centre Logistique Européen
Cocktail Networking : Clôture conviviale pour poursuivre les échanges.
Registration
The Belgian Association of Hospital Managers is proud to have developed high quality enduring relationships with a number of the world's leading healthcare technology and pharmaceutical suppliers.
Company name
AMMA Insurance
Company address
Avenue des Arts 39/1 Kunstlaan
1040 Brussels
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Karl
Last name: Scheldeman
Function: Sales & Marketing Manager
E-mail: karl.scheldeman@amma.be
AMMA was founded in 1944 by several health care providers with the aim of defending more effectively the insurance interests of the (para)medical sector.
Active since 1944, AMMA is the Belgian market leader in (para)medical professional liability coverage, as well as the privileged partner for 50,000 colleague healthcare providers and more than 30 Belgian hospitals.
Today, healthcare providers manage AMMA in strong collaboration with insurance specialists. Healthcare providers are also represented on our Board of Directors.
The prevention of medical risks is a particularly important subject for AMMA. For more than 5 years, AMMA has been implementing a strategy and has set up a structure and provided resources to help our members to implement prevention plans in their practice.
Thanks to its status as a mutual insurance company and its experience, AMMA actively participates in a series of research and discussion projects on medical liability and shares its knowledge with its member-policyholders in order to help improve the management of medical risks in the medical world and in the hospital environment in particular.
AMMA is the only insurer in Belgium to have hired a Medical Risk Manager (Mrs Olga Apaligan) responsible for coordinating and leading this project of sharing information on medical liability law with its members. She has many years of experience in medical liability law as a lawyer and worked in particular for SPF Public Health, AFMPS and FAM. She regularly collaborates with external consultants, lawyers and renowned doctors to drive this project forward.
The project is structured on several levels:
With this in mind, AMMA participates actively in the activities of BVZD-ABDH.
Company name
Baxter Belgium SPRL
Company address
2-4, Bld. d’Angleterre
1420 Braine-l’Alleud
Belgium
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Contact person
First name: Annelies
Last name: Bryon
Function: Head Integrated Care Solutions
E-mail: annelies_bryon@baxter.com
Baxter offers an innovative product portfolio to patients and clinicians across the care continuum, facilitating the delivery of healthcare that is patient- and customer-centred and focused on improving clinical outcomes. In addition, Baxter has several digital and connected care solutions that are increasingly enabling patients with access to hospital-level care at home or in other care settings.
VOALTE: Connecting care teams inside and outside the hospital plays an important role in patient outcomes. The Voalte Platform is a unified digital care communications solution that allows healthcare teams to connect with each other and their patients. The platform integrates with existing hospital systems and in addition it can connect with community settings such as general practitioners and in homecare settings. Voalte puts vital information at nurses' and doctors' fingertips to help accelerate interventions and impact outcomes.
Available as individual modules or one complete solution, the Voalte platform helps elevate care from bedside to smartphone with nurse call, patient engagement, alert and alarm management, mobile communications, patient data visualization, and a supporting suite of reporting, analytics, integrations and services to help tailor implementation.
ICNET: The ICNET Clinical Surveillance Platform encompasses two differentiated product suites that support integrated disease surveillance to facilitate the goals of their respective users and drive desired outcomes within the populations at risk.
ICNET Hospital Suite supports infection prevention professionals within the healthcare facility setting, while ICNET National Suite supports public health communicable disease professionals at the mass population level
Our software platform enables a holistic approach to clinical surveillance, outbreak management and antimicrobial stewardship, with customisability to meet the specific needs of the hospital.
ICNet Infection Prevention is currently in use in more than 1,400 facilities around the world. Among Baxter ICNet’s global successes have been helping users deliver a 79% reduction in healthcare-associated surgical site infections (1) and a 41% reduction in time spent on common daily infection control tasks (2).
Company name
BD Benelux NV
Company address
Erembodegem-Dorp 86
9320 Erembodegem
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Alexander
Last name: Alonso
Function: Country General Manager
E-mail: alexander.alonso@bd.com
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company develops innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD has 77,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.
As a leading Medtech partner BD wants to help improve efficiency, patient safety and health care worker safety through delivering innovative & value-based solutions within the continuum of care.
Our goal is to help our customers succeed and together advance the world of health.
An ageing population and multimorbid chronic patients put more and more pressure on healthcare systems, while on the other hand there is an acute staff shortage. These tremendous challenges cannot be solved by hospitals alone. The entire healthcare ecosystem (care providers, payors and industry) needs to work together to find answers to these challenges and to move towards a sustainable healthcare system.
At BD we are fully committed to sustainable healthcare in all its aspects. However, in order to be able to be a true partner a deep understanding of our customers priorities as well as the healthcare’s changing trends and needs is necessary.
Partnering with BVZD gives us the possibility to interact and exchange ideas with our customers in a unique and open way based on trust and mutual respect. On the other hand as a multi-national company we can also contribute by leveraging our global network of contacts, international best practices and thought leaders. A better understanding of each other's challenges and mutual openness is the basis to develop innovative and value-based solutions that can help address today's healthcare challenges.
Company name
Deeto Architects
Company address
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Company name
EEG GROUP
Company address
Oostlaan 5
8560 Gullegem
Belgium
Company homepage
EEG Group is your partner for smart total solutions in building technology, specialising in the healthcare sector. We are involved with you from A to Z, to customise our solutions perfectly to your specific needs.
From concept to engineering, installation and maintenance: we build towards the future. After all, the challenges in the healthcare sector are huge.
Our systems therefore also help you with efficient patient and bed control, allowing you to achieve maximum care combined with cost control.
Our fierce focus on service, innovation and local expertise keeps us at the cutting edge of technology integration and digitalisation.
Company name
GE Healthcare
Company address
Kouterveldstraat 20
1831 Diegem
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Kristof
Last name: Callebaut
Function: Managing Director & Country Imaging Sales Leader BeLux
E-mail: kristof.callebaut@ge.com
As a leading global medical technology and life sciences company, GE Healthcare provides a broad portfolio of products, solutions and services used in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patients.
Relying on more than 100 years of experience, we dedicate our partnership with BVZD-ABDH to help improve outcomes for healthcare providers and for therapy innovators worldwide. This means increased capacity, improved productivity and better patient outcomes.
We also aim to support in the pursuit of precision health: healthcare that is integrated, highly personalized to each patient's needs and that reduces waste and inefficiency.
We embrace a culture of respect, transparency, integrity and diversity.
Company name
Gortemaker Algra Feenstra Architects Belgium
Company address
Havelaan 86c
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Serge
Last name: Lefevere
Function: Architect - Mangaging director
E-mail: serge.lefevere@gaf.eu
Company name
ING Belgium
Company address
Marnixlaan 24
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Philip
Last name: Boeykens
Function: Marketing & Communication
E-mail: philip.boeykens@ing.com
Contact person
First name: Luc
Last name: De Lat
Function: Manager Social Profit (NL)
E-mail: luc.de-lat@ing.com
Contact person
First name: Olivier
Last name: Helbot
Function: Manager Social Profit (FR)
E-mail: olivier.helbot@ing.com
Healthcare is an important economic sector, responsible for around 10% of Belgium’s GDP and acting as a major contributor to employment. That’s why the healthcare system is a strategic sector for ING.
We have particularly built a significant presence in the hospital sector. Our strength is that we have accumulated a lot of experience and sector knowledge, so we know and understand the challenges hospitals are facing.
We see ourselves as more than a bank, but as a true sparring partner supporting numerous organisations and organising events to stimulate interactions between all stakeholders.
BVZD/ABDH is an ideal partner to implement this strategy: we can be close to our main stakeholders by attending events and seminars, in a perfect mix of content and networking.
Company name
Johnson &Johnson Innovative Medicine
Company address
Antwerpseweg 15-17
2340 Beerse
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Hanna
Last name: Maertens
Function: Strategic Account Manager
E-mail: hmaerten@its.jnj.com
At Janssen, we’re creating a future where disease is a thing of the past. We’re the Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, working tirelessly to make that future a reality for patients everywhere by fighting sickness with science, improving access with ingenuity, and healing hopelessness with heart. We focus on areas of medicine where we can make the biggest difference: Cardiovascular & Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Pulmonary Hypertension.
By working together with BVZD/ABDH, Janssen wants to share knowledge and expertise to stimulate innovative solutions for patients.
Company name
Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Company address
Leonardo Da Vincilaan 15
1831 Diegem
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Bert
Last name: Van Opdenbosch
Function: Director Strategic Solutions & Digital Healthcare
E-mail: bvopdenb@its.jnj.com
At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we are working to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges through innovations at the intersection of biology and technology. With deep expertise in surgery, orthopaedics, vision and interventional solutions, we design healthcare solutions that are smarter, less invasive and more personalized. For more than a century, we have driven breakthrough scientific innovation to address unmet needs and reimagine health. In surgery, orthopaedics, vision, and interventional solutions, we continue to help save lives and create a future where healthcare solutions are smarter, less invasive, and more personalized.
Company name
Liantis Corporate BV
Company address
Sint-Clarastraat 48
8000 Bruges
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Christoph
Last name: Lamberts
Function: Business Manager Zorg
E-mail: christoph.lamberts@liantis.be
Liantis values great importance to the human aspect in its company policy, culture and operations. Human interactions also prevail in the healthcare sector. BAHM stands up for the interests of the healthcare sector and hospitals and provides them with education, insights and innovative ideas. We are convinced of BAHM's overarching importance and invariably believe in its existence. We share the same vision, values and goals, driven by leadership, professional excellence, transparency and relational trust.
As a partner in healthcare and wellbeing, we are convinced we can contribute to the necessary innovations in the hospitals. At the heart of our added value is expertise in integrated HR services and wellbeing policies. We want to share our expertise to enrich and strengthen each other. Together, we go for a society that values affordable, accessible and warm care. #samenwerkt #ensembleplusloinplusfort #togetherworks
Company name
Medtronic
Company address
Avenue du Bourgemestre E. Demunter 5
1090 Jette
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Karen
Last name: Troch
Function: Key Account Manager
E-mail: karen.troch@medtronic.com
Medtronic is a medical device company who has four main business units: the Minimally Invasive Therapies Group, the Diabetes Group, the Restorative Therapies Group, and the Cardiac and Vascular Group. We develop and manufacture devices and therapies to treat more than 30 chronic diseases. We believe that our technologies, the data and insights they create, and our expertise can be combined in partnership with hospitals, payers, and governments to help create aligned, value-based healthcare models that can deliver better patient outcomes — while maintaining or reducing costs. The BVZD represents the direction of the hospitals in Belgium one of the 3 partners mentioned here before and interaction with this group will enlarge our insights
Company name
AMMA Insurance
Company address
Avenue des Arts 39/1 Kunstlaan
1040 Brussels
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Karl
Last name: Scheldeman
Function: Sales & Marketing Manager
E-mail: karl.scheldeman@amma.be
AMMA was founded in 1944 by several health care providers with the aim of defending more effectively the insurance interests of the (para)medical sector.
Active since 1944, AMMA is the Belgian market leader in (para)medical professional liability coverage, as well as the privileged partner for 50,000 colleague healthcare providers and more than 30 Belgian hospitals.
Today, healthcare providers manage AMMA in strong collaboration with insurance specialists. Healthcare providers are also represented on our Board of Directors.
The prevention of medical risks is a particularly important subject for AMMA. For more than 5 years, AMMA has been implementing a strategy and has set up a structure and provided resources to help our members to implement prevention plans in their practice.
Thanks to its status as a mutual insurance company and its experience, AMMA actively participates in a series of research and discussion projects on medical liability and shares its knowledge with its member-policyholders in order to help improve the management of medical risks in the medical world and in the hospital environment in particular.
AMMA is the only insurer in Belgium to have hired a Medical Risk Manager (Mrs Olga Apaligan) responsible for coordinating and leading this project of sharing information on medical liability law with its members. She has many years of experience in medical liability law as a lawyer and worked in particular for SPF Public Health, AFMPS and FAM. She regularly collaborates with external consultants, lawyers and renowned doctors to drive this project forward.
The project is structured on several levels:
With this in mind, AMMA participates actively in the activities of BVZD-ABDH.
Company name
Philips Belgium Commercial NV
Company address
Greenland Office Park
Burgemeester Etienne Demunterlaan 1
1090 Jette
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Guido
Last name: De Bisschop
Function: Country leader Belgium
E-mail: guido.de.bisschop@philips.com
As Philips Belgium commercial nv and more specific as Philips Healthcare we see a big value in the BVZD partnership for different reason.
Company name
Roche
Company address
Rue Dante 75
1070 Anderlecht
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Anthony
Last name: Dubray
Function: Healthcare System Partner (HSP)
E-mail: anthony.dubray@roche.com
At Roche, we would like to have a footprint within the Healthcare ecosystem. Regarding all the topics discussed last year (it was our first year), we realised it was a unique and privileged opportunity to be part of the BAHM. We are patient centric and understanding what makes people different is crucial for us, to shift the focus of healthcare from treating diseases to delivering the best care for each person throughout their lives. This is the promise of personalized healthcare and this is what we discussed at the BAHM.
We will have also the opportunity to meet new stakeholders within the ecosystem, which could be a real added value for us, in our way of thinking and the way we act.
We are now, all together at a tipping point that will help turn this promise of value based healthcare into a reality. Advances in science, data, analytics, computation, and digital technology enable us to understand the factors that affect each person’s health with more clarity than ever before. With this knowledge, all together, we can improve care at every stage, from keeping people well, to detecting and diagnosing illness early, to providing the right medicines at the right time, to monitoring disease progression and treatment outcomes in real time. Improving the entire care journey will transform outcomes for patients and allow health systems to use resources more efficiently and effectively in a more sustainable way.
At Roche, personalized healthcare (also known as PHC) is a key area of focus, combining pioneering science, data, analytics and technology to advance new discoveries and improve patients’ lives. For many years, personalized healthcare meant testing for a disease-related biomarker and providing a targeted treatment. Today, we are expanding and connecting this personalized approach across the patient care continuum to deliver evidence-based, technology-enabled healthcare solutions tailored to the individual. By using data, analytics and technology across the care continuum, we are drawing closer to our goal of improving lives and advancing better health at a lower cost to people and to society. We truly believe PHC contributes significantly to more sustainable healthcare systems.
Finally, this is the reason why we proposed for our proposal of a theme in co-creation with the BAHM in the year 2023, we would like to propose to work around strategies designed specifically for hospital C-suite executives in order to make their hospital future-proof with regards to personalized healthcare. This could form the basis of the co-creation between Roche & BAHM. We can imagine inviting key speakers around those topics, organizing round tables, sharing success & failures from neighboring countries and from within our country.
We want to be seen as a solid partner, and we are really happy to be part of the BAHM.
Company name
SD Worx
Company address
Brouwersvliet 2
2000 Antwerp
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Filip
Last name: Van Laecke
Function: Public affairs
E-mail: filip.vanlaecke@sdworx.com
An ageing population, scarcity of talent, digitalisation, scaling up... The reality in which the nonprofit sector operates is evolving rapidly. On top of that, the regulatory framework is constantly changing.
In order to keep up, you need dynamic and motivated employees. They, in turn, go through different phases throughout their careers – start, growth and parting.
Their expectations reach further than ever. They want to get a lot more out of their jobs, from a sense of purpose and a click with the organisation’s values to meaningful connections with their colleagues and the motivation to experience their work in a positive way.
SD Worx puts the success of nonprofit institutions first by supporting you and your employees with our people solutions at every possible key moment. Our solutions cover the entire employee journey, from talent attraction, reward policy and payroll to talent development. Make full use of our solutions and both your employees and your organisation are guaranteed to achieve better results. We contribute to your organisation’s high performance through technology, outsourcing, extensive expertise and relevant data insights.
With a market share of 37% in Belgium (46% in Flanders), SD Worx is the undisputed preferred HR partner in the nonprofit sector. Looking specifically at the number of hospitals, we are proud to say that no fewer than 44% of hospitals in Belgium (58% in Flanders) choose SD Worx. This means we calculate the salaries of about 62,000 hospital employees.
By being so firmly anchored in the sector, we, as an HR service provider, can tailor our internal processes to the nonprofit’s needs. For example, we have developed specific software (XTend for social profit, eBlox social profit, IFIC) and specific reporting tools for hospitals. Even more, we have set up initiatives such as the Strategic Advisory Board, bringing together our experts and 15 hospital general managers on a regular basis, enabling us to tailor our offer even better.
We spark success at the heart of your organisation so that you and your employees can grow to their full potential.
SD Worx. For life. For work.
Company name
Siemens Healthcare
Company address
Alfons Gossetlaan 54/7
1702 Groot Bijgaarden
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Carl
Last name: Laurent
Function: CEO / General Manager
Siemens Healthineers pioneers breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere.
As a leading medical technology company headquartered in Germany, Siemens Healthineers are continuously developing their product and service portfolio, with AI-supported applications and digital offerings that play an increasingly important role in the next generation of medical technology. These new applications will enhance the company’s foundation in in-vitro diagnostics, image-guided therapy, in-vivo diagnostics, and innovative cancer care. Siemens Healthineers also provides a range of services and solutions to enhance healthcare providers’ ability to provide high-quality and efficient care.
Siemens Healthcare BeLux occupies a market leader position in the Medical Imaging and Advanced Therapy segment, as well as in Laboratory Diagnostics in hospitals. The Belgian Association of Hospital Directors is the ideal platform for Siemens Healthineers to keep abreast of current events and trends in healthcare, but also to build relationships, both with managements and with other players in the healthcare ecosystem.
Company name
Sodexo Belgium NV/SA
Company address
Boulevard de la Plaine 15
1050 Brussels
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Vincent
Last name: Claus
Function: Sales Director
E-mail: vincent.claus@sodexo.com
Sodexo is building a human centered healthcare enterprise, powered by science and data to improve Quality of Life.
In addition to our local sustainability mission, the innovative projects and services below are in the spotlight for the hospital sector.
Project 2022 - 2024 : Good care for A, you taste it!
Partners: Mosquito in the Room, Foodwin, Erasmus High School and UZA
Approved by: Climate Fund City of Antwerp
Thanks to "A La Carte", patients have a choice. His meal, when he eats and with whom he eats. He can order what he wants from the different meal components or from a composite menu. The choices are adapted to the patient's nutritional needs and thus automatically adjusted to diet, allergies, texture,... It has been proven that when choosing meals, appetite is stimulated. The patient is going to leave up to 50% less food waste on their tray. Less waste and higher calorie intake.
Based on IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative), our operational teams work together with client staff (speech therapist, occupational therapist, dietician, quality, care,...). An interdisciplinary working group is created. Each recipe and meal component is tested in real conditions, in order to determine the correct IDDSI level and adjust the recipe if necessary. Partnership and training are key here. Moreover, we also recommend setting up a recipe panel, this way the recipes are not only monitored for consistency, but also the nutritional and organoleptic properties of the recipe are validated.
Company name
Solventum
Company address
Hermeslaan 7
1831 Diegem
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Maarten
Last name: Lambrecht
Function: MD, Clinical Manager
E-mail: mlambrecht@solventum.com
Our mission. Enabling better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives.
Solventum’s Health Information Systems division is committed to eliminating revenue cycle waste, creating more time to care, and leading the shift from volume to value-based care. We are closing the loop between clinical care and revenue integrity, providing hospital executives, data managers and clinicians with real-time guidance and accurate documentation. From computer-assisted coding to hospital performance monitoring, Solventum’s intuitive software can help reduce costs and provide more informed care.
At Solventum we focus on three subjects:
Given our expertise in various of the healthcare sector, we are confident we can make a valuable contribution as a BVZD-ABDH partner.
Company name
Sterima NV
Company address
Zonnekestraat 13
8501 Bissegem (Kortrijk)
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Joos
Last name: Verstraete
Function: CEO
E-mail: joos.verstraete@sterima.be
Sterima is part of the Pollet Group and has a leading role in the further development and internationalization of the medical activities under the branch Pollet Medical Group.
We are pioneers in the outsourcing of sterilization activities : we are serving hospitals wanting to outsource the sterilization activity of their reusable instruments used on hospital wards and operating theatres.
We are specialized in the supply chain of sterile loaner sets, including reprocessing activities and integrated logistics. Here, we are serving the largest medical device companies.
By continuous optimization of our business processes and thorough quality management, we create value for our customers who can rely on the know-how of Sterima as an experienced partner in the field of medical devices and sterile supply services.
Through its activities, the BVZD offers an excellent platform to profile our business domain, exchange expertise and keep abreast of the innovations and developments within the healthcare sector where we are active.
Company name
Telenet Business
Company address
Liersesteenweg 4
2800 Mechelen
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Hans
Last name: Vercammen
Function: Go To Market Manager
E-mail: hans.vercammen@telenetgroup.be
Telenet Business is a leading telecom player in Belgium by offering a broad range of telecom and ICT integration services. The healthcare sector has been one of our focus sectors for multiple years. As a BVZD/ABDH partner we want to better understand the needs of the sector by participating in their events and networking with relevant hospitals and other partners.
On the other had we also want to contribute to the hospitals by sharing knowledge, organizing co-creation events and bringing stakeholders together.
We would like to (continue) to focus on 2 main topics being cybersecurity and our vision around the future of communication.
Company name
Groep Van Roey
Company address
Company homepage
Company name
Worldline NV
Company address
Haachtsesteenweg 1442
1130 Brussel
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Wendy
Last name: Coenen
Function: Sales Director
E-mail: wendy.coenen@worldline.com
Worldline is the new world-class leader in payments and transactional services.
We are at the forefront of the digital revolution that is shaping new ways of paying, living, doing business and building relationships.
For BVZD-ABDH we want to be a trusted partner, via:
Company name
WYCOR
Company address
Biezeweg 6
9230 Wetteren
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Johan
Last name: Van der Stadt
Function: General director
E-mail: johan.vds@wycor.eu
Wycor is a general contractor with over 40 years of experience in total finishing projects from new construction to renovation.
We focus on the public as well as the industrial and service sector. Our working area covers the whole of Belgium, with our offices in Wetteren near Ghent and in Namur.
We have particular experience in the healthcare and hospital sector. Proof of this are our realisations for various building owners all over the country: AZ Delta Roeselare, AZ St-Jan Bruges, AZ Zeno Blankenberge, AZ St-Blasius Dendermonde, Vitaz St-Niklaas, Chwapi hospital Tournai, Chirec Oudergem, Clinique Saint-Jean Brussels, Cliniques de l'Europe Brussels, University Hospital Saint-Luc Brussels, University Hospital Brussels, University Hospital Leuven, University Hospital Ghent, Heilig Hart Hospital Lier, ....
An experienced team of project managers, assisted by skilled craftsmen and engineers, guarantees the total relief of our customers. In our modern machine-controlled in-house workshop, we manufacture made-to-measure furniture, interior and exterior joinery. Our own fitting teams guarantee high-quality and efficient installation.
We opt for a sustainable policy. We handle materials and energy consciously, strive for long-term relationships with employees and customers and attach great importance to respecting the environment and society.
As co-thinkers and finishers with extensive expertise in the care and hospital sector, we believe we can offer added value for this target group.
Company name
ZORGI
Company address
Bischoffsheimlaan 15/7
1000 Brussel
Belgium
Company homepage
Contact person
First name: Stéphane
Last name: Moray
Function: Chief Financial Officer / Chief Executive Officer a.i.
E-mail: stephane.moray@zorgi.be
ZORGI is the main Belgian player in IT solutions designed for the healthcare sector. We support hospitals in their digital transformation by offering solutions for all milestones in the hospital care supply chain: from patient admission to billing, care and assistance, pharmacy, logistics and finance management to business intelligence. Our company ensures hospitals can focus on their core business: providing quality care to every patient. This is made possible thanks to the daily contribution of more than 320 employees with essential expertise in various fields.
The health crisis has already impacted and will permanently impact the daily life of hospitals’ staff members who were already highly exposed to psychosocial risks and, as a consequence, there are now increasing staff shortages. The adoption of digital solutions can sometimes contribute to this difficulty.
Among the many efforts to make our solutions more ergonomic and intuitive, mobile solutions are a priority area for harmoniously integrating the accompanying tools of the patient follow-up.
Thanks to its strong local roots, ZORGI is as close as possible to the Belgian hospital processes. As part of our partnership, we would like to share our experience of adopting mobile solutions within various customers involved in a process of declination of our existing solutions in mobile solutions.
The Belgian Association of Hospital Managers has an alliance with associations that share the same mission. We collaborate to build key strategic initiatives and to achieve specific or common purposes.
The American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society for healthcare leaders committed to improving health.
Advisory Board helps leaders and future leaders in the health care industry work smarter and faster by providing provocative insights, actionable strategies, and practical tools to support execution.
The European Association of Hospital Managers is one of the world’s largest hospital management associations. It represents both the hospital managers of public and private hospitals in the European Union and at international level. The EAHM serves explicitly and exclusively the public interest.
Shared patient experience is a non-profit organization. Their objectives are to motivate health institutions to include the patient experience in all strategic thinking and local management.
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Natural persons who, either themselves or as permanent representatives of a company, exercise the function of general hospital manager in accordance with the Hospital Act, in a general, psychiatric or other hospital recognised by the competent authority.
1° Associate members are natural persons who are either members of the executive committee of a general, psychiatric, or other hospital recognised by the competent authority, or members of the executive committee of a fusion hospital or members of the executive committee of a recognised locoregional clinical hospital network.
2° Affiliate members are natural persons who either chair the board of directors of a hospital, merger hospital or recognised locoregional clinical hospital network or who are active members of the board of directors of a hospital, merger hospital or recognised locoregional clinical hospital network.
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4° ACHE members are natural persons who are members of "ACHE Affiliated Healthcare Executive Group", named members of HEG and who are minimum holders of a bachelor's degree from a European accredited institution, and have an interest in or dedication to the profession of healthcare management.
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Belgian Association of Hospital Managers
Louizalaan 65 box 11
1050 Brussels
Belgische Vereniging van Ziekenhuisdirecteurs (BVZD) vzw,
Association Belge des Directeurs d'Hôpitaux (ABDH) asbl,
Belgische Vereinigung der Krankenhausdirektoren (BVKD) VoG
Louizalaan 65, box 11
1050 Brussels, Belgium
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