PRINC Elevates Princ Suvarnabhumi Hospital to World-Class HIMSS Stage 7 Standard, Reinforcing its HealthTech Vision

Bangkok, Thailand – January 31, 2024 – Krittavith Lertutsahakul, (M.D.) Managing Director and Vice Chairman of the Board of Director, Principal Capital Public Company Limited (PRINC), announced the success of Princ Suvarnabhumi Hospital, the flagship hospital of Principal Healthcare, in developing its hospital information technology to achieve HIMSS Analytics EMRAM Stage 7 certification, the highest level, from HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society). HIMSS is a global organization that sets standards for hospital information technology. The certification process involves a rigorous assessment of the hospital's IT systems and their impact on patient care, quality, and safety.

"This achievement demonstrates our commitment to providing high-quality, internationally-accredited healthcare services, Our patients can be confident that they will receive the same level of care as they would at a top-tier international hospital anywhere in the world, in terms of electronic medical records, quality of care, and patient safety.”, Dr.Krittavith concluded

Mr. Pawat Thanawutsirawat, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Principal Healthcare Company Limited stated, “This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff at all levels. Efficient hospital management requires the use of information technology as a key driver. Patient data is critical and must be managed with the utmost security. It must also be used to help medical professionals make timely and accurate diagnoses and provide the best possible care.”

"We are the first private hospital group in Thailand to manage our hospital data on a cloud system that meets the highest international security standards. This recognition further reinforces our commitment to HealthTech and our vision of becoming a leading healthcare provider in Thailand and Southeast Asia region.”, Mr.Pawat concluded

The HIMSS Stage 7 standard is the highest level of hospital information technology certification. It is awarded by HIMSS Analytics, a division of HIMSS, which is the global authority on healthcare information and management systems. In late 2023, Princ Suvarnabhumi Hospital also received the Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, another world-renowned standard for healthcare quality. Currently, Princ Suvarnabhumi Hospital has over 200 medical professionals and more than 20 specialized centers and clinics. It offers services for complex diseases, including heart and vascular diseases, cardiac surgery, cardiac catheterization, brain diseases, cancer, and bone and joint diseases. The hospital is committed to continuous improvement of its standards and quality of care. It is also a model hospital for waste management with a Zero Waste to Landfill policy and a goal of achieving NET ZERO by 2049.