Jakarta, Indonesia – August 26, 2024: Artemis Hospital, a renowned institution from India, and Perkasa Hospital Services Indonesia, partnered up to enhance the quality of healthcare in Indonesia on Monday (26/8/2024) in the Indian Embassy, Gama Tower, Jakarta. Parveen S. Kapoor, President, Representative Office Artemis Hospitals Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and South East Asia, stated that this partnership is established given that 30% of Artemis Hospital’s patients come from outside India, thereby suggesting a significant opportunity for collaboration with the medical community in Indonesia.
“We look forward to the partnership with the Indonesian medical community to improve the health and well-being of our patients. We are committed to facilitating the exchange and transfer of knowledge, skills, medical expertise, and collaborative clinical efforts. Our goal is to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and human resources through clinical collaboration, technical assistance, training, and knowledge sharing,” Kapoor stated during the signing session between Artemis Hospital and Perkasa Hospital Services.
Furthermore, he explained that this collaboration aligns with government regulations and new laws aimed at improving the healthcare system in Indonesia. Currently, many complex cases and patients in Indonesia cannot be addressed promptly and are being managed by Artemis Hospital, “therefore, our objective is to transfer technology and clinical collaboration from our hospitals in India to Indonesia,” he additionally explained.
In the meantime, Septo Adjie Sudiro, CEO of Perkasa Hospital Services, underlined that nearly 2 million Indonesian patients seek healthcare services overseas and spend approximately US$11 billion (IDR 170 trillion). “Foreign hospitals are known for their honest diagnoses, focused care, and high-quality standards,” he said. Thus this collaboration aims to reduce Indonesian healthcare spending to US$2 billion, hence allowing the remaining funds to contribute towards Indonesia’s economic growth.
He noted that the collaboration is driven not only by India’s world-class healthcare services and experienced doctors but also by the more affordable costs compared to Malaysia. “Telemedicine from India is a possibility. Since expert doctors are crucial, this could streamline space and time to assist Indonesia effectively,” he added.
Additionally, the Indian Ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Sandeep Chakravorty, explained that Indonesia’s substantial healthcare expenditure presents an opportunity for India, given India’s status as a leader in advanced healthcare systems globally. “We have the capacity. Our hospitals are globally recognized. We also receive patients from the West, from the US, the UK, and other countries. So, we thought, why not help by reducing healthcare costs for Indonesians and positioning Indian hospitals as leaders? India is also known for not keeping patients in hospitals longer than necessary. As mentioned by Artemis representatives, the average stay is 3,1 days” Sandeep said to investortrust.id on Monday (26/8/2024).
On the other hand, challenges remain, such as regulatory barriers that prevent Indian doctors and hospitals from operating in Indonesia, despite the potential for cost reductions that would ultimately benefit patients.
“We all know that medications in India are cheaper than in most parts of the world. So why can’t we enjoy this here? If we can provide these services, we can offer affordable facilities to the public in Indonesia. Why not?” Parveen concluded.