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/

Industry Update – “MEDTECH QUALITY CHAMPION AWARDS”

MEDTECH QUALITY CHAMPION AWARDS is announced by Andhra Pradesh Medical Technology Zone (AMTZ) in collaboration with CII-Institute of Quality to facilitate organisations in the area of Quality, Innovation and Excellence.

The awards have four categories to encourage Quality initiatives with Med tech industries to meet the goal of achieve Atmanirbharta and achieve the goal of Government of India towards “Viksit Bharat-2047”.

About the Award

The MedTech Quality Champion Award recognizes and honors medical device organizations that demonstrate exceptional innovation, quality, and commitment to advancing healthcare through their products and services. This initiative not only aims to celebrate achievements but also to inspire a culture of excellence, driving organizations toward higher standards of quality and innovation.

Categories of Awards

The awards are divided into four categories:

  1. Micro and Small-Scale Enterprises
  2. Medium Enterprises
  3. Large-Scale Enterprises
  4. Service Sector Organizations

Eligibility Criteria

– Must be a legal entity in India with a minimum establishment of 2 years.
– Demonstrated a case study with application of Quality Tools & methodologies
– Relevant work completed within the last 2 years

Application Timelines

Last date for receipt of Application – 13th November 2024
Presentation by Companies – 19th to 21st November 2024
Award announcement – 27th November 2024

Visit www.cii-iq.in to download the application form and email to nidhi.barve@cii.in and karthik.v@amtz.in to submit your registrations

Award Presentation

Winners will be recognized at the CII Excellence Summit on 27 – 28 November 2024, attended by industry leaders and experts, fostering a spirit of collaboration and innovation in the MedTech sector.

Contact Details:

Nidhi Barve
Counsellor – Institute of Quality
nidhi.barve@cii.in
+91-9967950770

Karthik Raj V
Scientist B, AMTZ
karthik.v@amtz.in
+91-96771 63469

Source:
https://cii-iq.in/
https://www.amtz.in/

HOSPEX Healthcare Expo 2023

The “First, Best, and Only Hospital Expo in Kerala” for all your Medical Equipments and Hospital needs.

2nd Edition of HOSPEX Healthcare Expo cum Conferences will be held at Kochi, Kerala from Sep 15th – 17th 2023. This is Kerala’s first B2B Medical Expo which will take place at Zamra International Convention and Exhibition Center, Kochi,  Kerala.

HOSPEX 2023 Expo is the platform to showcase Technology, Products & Innovations to the healthcare fraternity.

Expo cum Conference Theme this year is on :

Future of Healthcare – Device | Digital | Diagnostics

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to witness the forefront of medical technology under one roof at the HOSPEX Healthcare Expo.

HOSPEX Expo has a projected walk-in of 10000+ professionals and entrepreneurs from all over South India including doctors, hospital owners, managers, supply & purchase staff, distributors that are all from the medical industry. 

HOSPEX is the Convergence platform where Makers (Medical Device Manufacturers) , Users (Healthcare Establishments) and Innovators (MedTech, HealthTech, Digital Health Innovators, FinTech, Insuretech, CyberTech etc) and Governments , Policy Makers join the connected conversations to strengthen and improve the Healthcare Ecosystem in the country.

For more information about Expo, visit – https://hospex.in/

All Conference details are available at – https://hospex.in/hospex-2023-conference/

Contact :

T S Soumya, Hospex
+91 9080078447
Email – reach@hospex.in

The core focus of HOSPEX Healthcare Expo 2023 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.

SMART Hospitals Conference

Date : Sep 16, 2023

Time : 10 00 am to 6 00 pm

Fee : Rs 500 per delegate

SMART Hospitals Conference focus is to enable Micro and Small Hospitals to Go Digital, use various HealthTech and MedTech Solutions – be it for Clinical Decision Support Solutions, Tech Solutions to help Hospitals to streamline their day to day practices, Tech solutions to improve productivity of healthcare workforce, Technologies that facilitate Quality and Safe Patient Care.

Conference will connect SMART Technologies, Solutions that are needed in healthcare settings as Future of Healthcare will be driven by Practitioners , Healthcare Settings using SMART Devices, Diagnostics and Digital Solutions.

Conference Outline :

  • SMART Medical Technologies help Practitioners to improve service standards
  • SMART Medical Device for Safe Patient care in Clinical Settings , Home Healthcare Setting
  • Testing and Certification of SMART Medical Devices – Global Regulations and Certification Requirements
  • Empowering Practitioners : Virtual Cardiac Care Diagnostic Solutions
  • Telehealth and Telemedicine – NMC Regulations & Clinical Establishments
  • SMART Prescription for Prescribers – EHR Solution
  • SMART Technologies to enable Small Hospitals – Technology Session 
  • SMART HealthTech Ecosystem
  • Digital Health Apps for Enhancing Patient Satisfaction, Loyalty and Referrals
  • Digital Ecosystems: Future of Healthcare – The Value for All: Patients, Healthcare organisations and Innovators, Startups
  • Smart Healthy Aging Tech Solutions

Target Audience :

Medical Professionals, Healthcare Professionals from Hospitals and other Healthcare organisations, HealthTech, MedTech Professionals , Startups, Innovators, Incubation Hubs, Medical Device Industry Representatives, Digital Health Teams, Quality Professionals, Regulatory Affairs Professionals and other stakeholders like Insurers, Governments, Regulators, Corporate Health & Wellness Teams, Corporate Medical Centers, Home Healthcare Service Providers etc

Venue: Zamra Convention Centre, Kochi, Kerala 

Date : September 15, 2023

Time : 2 30 pm – 5 30 pm

Fee – Rs 250 + GST 

Target Audience :

Healthcare Professionals Who are incharge of Procurement Practices in Hospitals and other Healthcare Settings 

Medical Professionals, Promoters, Management Teams, Administrators, Purchase Teams, Biomedical Engineers, Finance Teams, Quality Teams , other functional heads who are interested in understanding more about Quality and Safety related Regulations of Hospital Supply Chain and Vendors .

Workshop shall cover following items that Hospitals Procure with special reference to:

– Biomedical Equipments

– Consumables and Disposables

– Standalone MedTech or Healthtech Software that is used for clinical decision support purpose

Program Objective :

Since Medical Devices, Health Technologies are part of the Value Chain of Hospital Supplies, its imperative for Procurement Teams, Purchase Managers, Finance Teams, Promoters , Quality Teams to learn more about Regulations and Compliances related to their Supply Chain , Value Chain of Hospitals (Suppliers and Vendors)

Hence HOSPEX has designed an Awareness Session covering the following topics for Hospital Teams who are incharge of Procurement :

  • Understanding Medical Device Regulations- Laws of the Land
  • Medical Device Regulations – Role of Bureau of Indian Standards
  • Foreign Regulations , Quality Specification – How its listed in other Key Global Regulations
  • Claims of Voluntary Certifications – How Authentic these claims are ?
  • Materiovigilance Program of India – Regulatory Requirement
  • Post Market Surveillance of Medical Devices
  • Biomedical Engineers Skill Certification Program, Scheme Details, Benefits 

Contact Details :

For more information about Conference, visit – https://hospex.in/hospex-2023-conference/

For more information about Expo, visit – https://hospex.in/

For support in registration, reach out to :

Ms Soumya – 9080078447 

Email – reach@hospex.in

OPPI Excellence Innovation Awards

OPPI Excellence in Innovation Award for Healthcare Start-up of the year 2023 – APPLY NOW

The Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) established in 1965, represents the research-based global pharmaceutical companies in India. lt has been an integral part of the healthcare journey of the country. We remain committed to supporting the nation’s healthcare objectives and collaborating with all stakeholders to find sustainable solutions to realize the collective vision of Health for All.

Last year, OPPI had introduced a new award as “OPPI Excellence in Innovation Award for Healthcare Start-up of the year” and had received an encouraging response from many start-up organisations.

OPPI wishes to continue applauding the efforts of entrepreneurs with its Excellence in Innovation Award for Healthcare Start-up. This award will recognise the innovative mind-set and digital, social focus to increase the healthcare outreach programs and amplify the access to healthcare products, services, and life-saving medicines.

 The awards will come with the following gratification:

  • A grant in aid of INR 1,00,000/-
  • Citation on media release, OPPI website & social media handles
  • Mentorship from and exposure to OPPI member companies

Nominations/submissions are invited from new and established start-ups.

For further details on the awards including criteria and registration, please click here:  http://innovationawards.indiaoppi.com/

Applicants are requested to follow instructions on the webpage. A Help Document is available to facilitate the process.

In case of any query on awards, please write to Asawari Sathaye, Director Communications and Patient Advocacy, OPPI on her email id  asawari.sathaye@indiaoppi.com

For any technical query related to awards portal / application form, please feel free to connect on the following email id Clara Rodricks clara.rodricks@indiaoppi.com / Mobile: +91 9619080644

The last date for receiving completed applications is 30th June 2023.