Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH), a multi-super-specialty quaternary care hospital located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, has signed a significant long-term collaboration agreement with the New York-based Mount Sinai Health System.
The healthcare service provider in a press statement on Friday stated that this transformative partnership aims to advance healthcare services through joint efforts in clinical excellence, quality of care, research, innovation, and technology.
The collaboration will see Mount Sinai support RMH in enhancing its clinical competencies and developing centres of excellence in various speciality areas, including oncology, cardiology, neurosciences, urology-nephrology, and other clinical specialities. A crucial aspect of this partnership involves the periodic review of complex clinical cases by top experts from both institutions, ensuring the best treatment options for patients.
M. R. Jayaram, Chairman of Gokula Education Foundation, expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating, "At Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, we are thrilled to announce this significant partnership with Mount Sinai in New York. This collaboration aims to advance clinical excellence, enhance patient care, safety, and quality, and further medical innovation and technology, raising the standard of our healthcare offerings."
Szabi Dorotovics, President of Mount Sinai International, highlighted the collaboration's significance, saying, “In the spirit of Kempegowda, the founder of Bengaluru, Mount Sinai and Ramaiah Memorial Hospital have forged this long-term partnership. Together, we aim to provide the citizens of Bengaluru and Karnataka with the highest international standards of healthcare to enhance their wellness and prosperity.”
David L. Reich, President of Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Queens, emphasised the synergy between the two institutions, noting, "The pairing of Mount Sinai with Ramaiah Memorial Hospital combines two leading institutions dedicated to medical education, clinical innovation, and providing world-class healthcare services. I look forward to facilitating Ramaiah’s access to Mount Sinai’s expertise and best practices in the coming years of our collaboration."
The collaboration aims to set new benchmarks in healthcare delivery, positively impacting patients in India and the subcontinent. M R Sreenivasa Murthy, Chief Executive of Gokula Education Foundation (Medical), affirmed their commitment to clinical excellence, stating, “Our collaboration with Mount Sinai in New York is a step towards furthering our commitment to providing the most advanced treatments available and improving patient outcomes.”
SC Nagendra Swamy, President of Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, emphasised the hospital's dedication to continuous improvement and clinical excellence. He remarked, “Our strategic collaboration with Mount Sinai Hospital New York will significantly enhance our offerings as a leading healthcare provider. This partnership will provide patient care, safety, and quality excellence, along with opportunities for medical research and advanced training for our clinicians through virtual webinars, workshops, and on-site case reviews.”
