Industry Information Update – HOSPEX–QAI Quality Culture Award 2025

4th Edition of  HOSPEX Healthcare Expo cum Conferences will be held at Kochi, Kerala from Aug 22nd – 24th 2025. This is Kerala’s first B2B Medical Expo which will take place at KINFRA International Exhibition Centre, Kakanad, Kochi, Kerala

As a part of the Expo, to encourage, nurture the Culture of Practicing Quality in Small Hospitals, Hospex-QAI Quality Culture Award 2025 is designed this year.

About the Award:

The award is a joint initiative of HOSPEX India and QAI.

This award is a recognition of the Quality Focus that is built in Small Hospitals and the efforts taken by Small Hospitals to make Quality a Culture in their clinical settings.

For any Practice to become a Culture needs lot of commitment in any organisation. This award is created to motivate healthcare facilities to come forward and pitch their Quality Practices which have become a Culture in their settings.

About HOSPEX:       

Hospex is the initiative of Trithvam Integris, a company that specialises in managing Health and Medical Fair Events. Hospex is solely focused on digital health, healthcare and organising conferences for the medical industry by a group of doctors.

HOSPEX 2025 is the only Medical & Healthcare Exhibition in Kerala targeting Hospitals, Other Healthcare organisations, Medical Device Manufacturers, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, Startups, Innovators in Health Tech and Med tech space.

The core focus of HOSPEX Healthcare Expo 2025 (Fourth Edition) is Medical Knowledge dissemination thereby hosts multitude of conferences focused on the futuristic trends in the medical industry. These conferences provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about new products and technologies, network with other professionals in the field, and stay up-to-date on the recent and futuristic developments in the industry

About QAI – Quality & Accreditation Institute

Quality and Accreditation Institute (QAI) is an International Accreditation Body that provides Accreditation/ Certification to Healthcare Organisations (Hospitals, Clinics, Dental centres, Eye Clinics, Imaging centres, IVF centres, Dialysis centres, Home Care, Stroke centres, Telehealth services, Hair Transplant Centres, Bone Marrow Transplant centres, Rehabilitation centres, Ambulatory care centres etc.).

QAI provides a platform to stakeholders including professionals and organisations, associated with Quality in any way, to share their wisdom and Knowledge in order to make healthcare services delivering better outcomes.

QAI is closely working with stakeholders including Government agencies to support accredited healthcare facilities in terms of empanelment and other benefits.

Target Segment:

Any healthcare facility such as Hospitals, Clinics, Dental centres, Eye Clinics, Imaging centres, IVF centres, Dialysis centres, Home Care providers, Stroke centres, Telehealth services, Hair Transplant Clinics, Bone Marrow Transplant centres, Rehabilitation centres, Ambulatory care centres etc.).

Wellness Centres offering AYUSH Services

Applicants can be from Private or Government settings.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicant must have implemented a Quality Management System/ Patient Safety Program/ any Certification or Accreditation Program for a minimum period of last 3 years continuously
  • QAI accredited healthcare facility will be given preference
  • Applicant can be from any part of India

Application Form Content:

  • To be filled in the format given
  • General Information about the Healthcare facility
  • Specific information about Quality Practices/ Certifications / Accreditation (Evidences to be submitted to support any such claims)
  • 2 case studies/ examples to demonstrate improvement/ patient safety in last 3 years
  • Language for submission – English

Application Fee:

  • Rs. 1180/- (including 18% GST) for each application

    To be payable to HOSPEX India’s account as shared below:

    Tritvam Integris Pvt. Ltd.
    GST No: 32AAJCT2250M1ZA
    Tritvam Integris, Jyothi Trade Centre, Chettupuzha, PO,  Thrissur – 680 012

Application Submission Date:
Last date for submitting applications: 10 August 2025.

Completed Application including payment proof to be mailed to:

Ms. Chandni Rohila

Accreditation Officer
Quality & Accreditation Institute (QAI)
709, Wave Silver Tower, Sector 18, Noida-201301, India
Ph. No.: +911206664981
M: +91 8287841146
Email – chandni@qai.org.in

Terms and Conditions:

  • Only completed applications will be taken up for evaluation.
  • Jury will comprise of experienced professionals with healthcare operations, management, quality, clinical background
  • Only one application per location is acceptable.
  • Applicants can save the completed application and all evidences on a google drive folder and can share the folder access link to QAI through email to chandni@qai.org.in.
  • Applications submitted after the last date will not be entertained.
  • Jury will evaluate the applications and decide on the winners of the Award.
  • Shortlisted applicants may be called for virtual presentation, if needed.
  • Winners will be announced by 12 August 2025.
  • Winers will have to travel to Kochi (Cochin), to collect their Awards in an event to be held on 23 August 2025.
  • Organisers will not make any travel, stay arrangements and winners have to make their own arrangements.
  • Decision of the Jury shall be final and binding on all.

Source: https://hospex.in/

Gen – AI – IMF report

The IMF staff discussion note, “Gen-AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work” provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of AI on labor markets globally.  Key points of the report are shared below :

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to reshape the global economy, especially in the realm of labor markets.

Advanced economies will experience the benefits and pitfalls of AI sooner than emerging market and developing economies, largely due to their employment structure focused on cognitive-intensive roles.

There are some consistent patterns concerning AI exposure, with women and college-educated individuals more exposed but also better poised to reap AI benefits, and older workers potentially less able to adapt to the new technology.

Labor income inequality may increase if the complementarity between AI and high-income workers is strong, while capital returns will increase wealth inequality.

However, if productivity gains are sufficiently large, income levels could surge for most workers. In this evolving landscape, advanced economies and more developed emerging markets need to focus on upgrading regulatory frameworks and supporting labor reallocation, while safeguarding those adversely affected. Emerging market and developing economies should prioritize developing digital infrastructure and digital skills

Holistic AI E-book

The year 2022 was pivotal for artificial intelligence (AI), culminating in the emergence of ChatGPT and Microsoft’s subsequent discussions to invest $10 billion in OpenAI. With the AI market projected to grow to $500 billion in 2024, regulatory efforts have intensified in tandem with AI’s rapid adoption.

“The State of Global AI Regulations in 2024,”, a comprehensive guide released by Holistic AI ,sheds light on the following:
a. current state of the global AI landscape,
b. Key developments and anticipating trends in businesses
c. AI governance and its implications

Source:https://www.holisticai.com/papers/the-state-of-ai-regulations-in-2024