Transforming healthcare at the 2025 InterSystems Middle East Healthcare Summit
Dubai, UAE, May 19, 2025 — At the 2025 InterSystems Middle East Healthcare Summit, held last week in Dubai, Ignacio Fuentes, Executive Director of the MIT Jameel Clinic, delivered a compelling talk titled “Transforming Healthcare to Save Lives,” offering a forward-looking perspective on how breakthrough research can drive global improvements in patient care.
Fuentes’ session, summarized as “Expanding the horizons of healthcare with breakthrough research, and insight on what is needed for world-class excellence and scalability,” explored the powerful intersection of innovation, data, and strategy in reshaping the future of healthcare delivery. His remarks emphasized the need for models that translate advanced research into real-world impact—particularly across fast-evolving healthcare systems like those in the Middle East.
Key topics at the Summit included:
- AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare – Leveraging technology to enhance clinical decision-making and efficiency
- Interoperability & Unified Health Data – Promoting seamless, real-time information sharing across systems
- Optimizing Healthcare Operations – Improving workflows, reducing costs, and boosting patient outcomes
- The Future of Digital Health – Exploring trends, innovations, and strategies defining the next chapter in healthcare
MIT Jameel Clinic Advisory Board Member and InterSystems CEO Terry Ragon also delivered the opening remarks of the event, emphasizing the summit’s roles as a collaborative hub for digital health leaders committed to driving innovation and improving healthcare systems across the region and beyond.
