Rayed Altukhais on KSMC's AI Transformation

King Saud Medical City, formerly Shemaisi Hospital, is a prominent public district general hospital. Established in 1956 as a level one trauma center in Riyadh, it has grown into a major healthcare facility in Saudi Arabia, with a capacity for 1,500 inpatients. Over the years, it has undergone significant transformations, becoming a hospital in 2010.

Key milestones include the introduction of Riyadh's first digital operating theater with robotic surgery in 2020 and the launch of its first HIS system in 2023. The hospital is renowned for its emergency department and serves as Saudi Arabia's largest referral center for orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery.

Rayed Altukhais, Director of Digital Excellence, plays a crucial role in overseeing development, integration, advisory responsibilities, and digital transformation initiatives within the organization. His diverse responsibilities encompass program direction, portfolio management, and the supervision of mobility and business support programs, contributing to the hospital's digital progress.