London, UK - Datix, a global supplier of patient safety software for healthcare risk management, and Health Matrix, an expert provider of technology solutions to the healthcare sector throughout the Middle East, today announced a partnership agreement.
Since its foundation in 1986, Datix has been dedicated to improving safety and quality for its healthcare clients. Datix Patient Safety and Risk Management software is now used by over 70% of the NHS throughout the UK. Worldwide, Datix has been implemented in large healthcare systems in the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Newfoundland, covering populations of many millions. Datix has also been rolled out by the United States Department of Defense in its Military Health System, one of the largest healthcare providers in the USA, as well as the State of South Australia.
Jonathan Hazan Chief Executive at Datix said, “Datix continues to experience strong international growth. We have identified the Middle East as a strategic market and are very encouraged by the demand for the healthcare technology, as providers focus on improving quality and safety. We have been impressed by the expertise, commitment, and local knowledge of Health Matrix and look forward to a long and productive partnership.”
Commenting on the partnership Abdul Rahman Qasim, Health Matrix’s CEO said, “Health Matrix is committed to meeting the needs of the Middle East Region through establishing a "Connecting Health" Platform for the Health Community. We aim to select the most innovative solutions and ensure that they are optimized for the specific needs of the region. Our market research identified demand for a solution such as Datix that can contribute towards the delivery of safer, more cost-effective healthcare services across all service providers. We selected Datix because of the company’s strong commitment to research and development and the fact that the product is long established internationally.”