Colombia enters global hospital dialogue with visit from the director of the International Hospital Federation
The IHF connects more than 30,000 hospitals in over 70 countries, according to the international organization. Photo: Courtesy
TL;DR
- Dr. Ronald Lavater, CEO of the IHF, visited Colombia to discuss the future of hospital systems.
- The visit was organized by the Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá (FSFB) and the Asociación Colombiana de Hospitales y Clínicas (ACHC).
- Key topics included financial and environmental sustainability, digital transformation, human talent management, and institutional resilience.
- The World Health Organization projects a deficit of 11 million health workers by 2030, particularly in low and middle-income countries.
- Dr. Lavater also visited the Hospital Serena del Mar in Cartagena to share management experiences and patient-centered care practices.
- Global hospitals face economic pressures and increasing demand, requiring strong leadership and sustainable financing.