Transforming Healthcare –
The Power of Collaboration, from Production to Patient. An introduction to the Healthcare Chain Institute (HCI)

On Thursday, 5 September, SME Connect hosted a virtual meeting in cooperation with the Healthcare Chain Institute (HCI), titled “The Power of Collaboration, from Production to Patient. An introduction to the Healthcare Chain Institute (HCI)”. The event brought together healthcare experts to discuss strategies for transforming the healthcare value chain into a sustainable, efficient, and digital ecosystem aimed at improving patient care and fostering collaboration. The welcoming words were given by HORST HEITZ, Chair of the SME Connect Steering Committee. The expert panel featured MONIKA DERECQUE-POIS, Founder and Managing Director of the Healthcare Chain Institute (HCI); CHARLES GLOOR, Founding Member of the Healthcare Chain Institute (HCI) and Founding Partner Birgli Ltd; ANDREW RICHMOND, Founder of the Healthcare Chain Institute (HCI) and CEO of  WellWeb Ltd; MARTIN FITZGERALD, Founder of the Healthcare Chain Institute (HCI) and Director Digital Health and Public Policy at GS1. The discussion was moderated by EDUARDO PISANI, Member of the HCI Advisory Board and Founder of EPSTRA.

The webinar introduced HCI, an organization dedicated to bridging silos within the healthcare system and promoting cross-sector collaboration. Topics discussed included the importance of environmental sustainability, digitalization of healthcare, and ensuring continuous patient access to medicine. Key priorities focused on creating resilient, patient-centric healthcare systems, aligning stakeholders, and optimizing processes across the supply chain.

The speakers emphasised the need for cooperation across various sectors, including regulatory bodies, patient associations, and service providers, to address issues such as carbon footprint reduction, supply chain optimization, and regulatory compliance. HCI’s working groups were highlighted as instrumental in driving actionable change and fostering innovation across the healthcare ecosystem.

Watch the full recording here