About ASHRM
Established in 1980, the American Society for Health Care Risk Management (ASHRM) is a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association (AHA) with nearly 6,000 members representing risk management, patient safety, insurance, law, finance and other related professions.
ASHRM promotes effective and innovative risk management strategies and professional leadership through education, recognition, advocacy, publications, networking and interactions with leading healthcare organizations and government agencies.
ASHRM initiatives focus on developing and implementing safe and effective patient care practices, preserving financial resources and maintaining safe working environments.
About HMC
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is the primary provider of secondary and tertiary healthcare in Qatar and one of the leading hospital providers in the Middle East.
For more than four decades, HMC has been dedicated to delivering the safest, most effective and most compassionate care to all its patients.
HMC is leading the development of the region's first academic health system - combining innovative research, top-class education, and excellent clinical care - and is committed to building a legacy of healthcare expertise in Qatar. HMC collaborates with key partners who are experts in Qatar and beyond, including Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, and Partners Healthcare, Boston.
HMC is also the first hospital system in the Middle East to achieve institutional accreditation from ACGME International LLC, demonstrating excellence in training medical graduates through residency, internship and fellowship programs.
About PHCC
The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is Qatar’s national leader in delivering safe, high-quality, and person-centered primary healthcare. A robust risk management framework aligned with ISO 31000 principles, and the State Audit Bureau’s national guidelines integrate safety and quality into every aspect of PHCC’s operations. This ensures that all clinical and operational services are guided by proactive risk identification, mitigation, and continuous improvement.
PHCC fosters a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility, empowering staff to report, learn, and innovate while engaging patients and families as active partners in care. Supported by Accreditation Canada and international best practices, PHCC continually strengthens its systems through digital transformation, education, and data-driven decision-making. Through its unwavering commitment to safety, learning, and resilience, PHCC stands as the national benchmark for primary healthcare excellence and trust.
