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many of which run regional bases nearby . As key players in the hospital ’ s supply chain , Dr Abdelghany views these relations as strategic partnerships in an ongoing evolution of healthcare technology .
He added : “ Technology is the enabler of healthcare provision and we must make sure we buy the right equipment and update when needed . Things like electronic medical records , erP and back office systems , evolve all the time .
“ We are now completely updating our hospital information system , allowing more flexibility and mobility ; there will be less potential for errors as there are more safeguards and this is certainly an investment rather than an expense .”
AZHD is investing around 10 million dirhams in upgrading IT , covering vital functions like erP and HR systems .
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