Susana Alvarez Gómez is a Family and Community Medicine specialist and a Medical Inspector at the National Institute of Social Security. As Deputy Director General for Contracting at the Madrid Health Service, she boasts extensive experience in health management across diverse roles in regional health services and institutions. Susana is a prolific author with over 100 contributions to national and international congresses and 70 publications in journals and books. She is an University teacher as well as an active member of The American College of Healthcare Executives. Leonor Tirado Gutiérrez is a healthcare management professional with over 30 years of experience specializing in economic management and healthcare information systems. Her career has largely been developed within Hospital Clínico San Carlos, one of the most complex hospitals in Madrid, where she held key positions in economic management. In recent years, she has worked in the central services of the Regional Health Service of Madrid, overseeing public procurement and health information systems. Leonor has contributed to numerous national and international conferences and is recognized for her efforts in protecting healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, earning recognition from the International Hospital Federation.
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Deputy Director General of Contracting Madrid Health Service
Measuring health outcomes is crucial for evaluating healthcare delivery beyond services, focusing on efficacy, effectiveness, and efficiency. Efficacy ensures treatments meet patient needs, effectiveness assesses overall system performance, and efficiency maximises resource use. The cost-opportunity principle balances innovation with sustainability. Strategic procurement and continuous evaluati
READ MOREExperts in public healthcare procurement explore the benefits of value-based procurement on patient care, efficiency, and innovation within the framework of European legal directives and Spanish regulations. Key Points Effective value-based procurement requires inclusive leadership and stakeholder engagement, including public administrations, managers, providers, and healthcare
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On 6 June 2023, a conference was held on "The Public Sector Contracts Law: Does it favor value-based procurement?”, organised by the Subdirectorate General for Public Procurement of the Madrid Health
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Conclusions of the Conference Held in Madrid on Value-Based Public Procurement On June 6 th 2023, a conference was held on "The Public Sector Contracts Law: Does it favor value-based proc
READ MOREThe COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid evolution of events on a national and international scale required the adoption of immediate and effective measures to deal with these events . Key Points The rapid responsiveness of Public Procurement Units to the pandemic. The need for public-private partnerships is illustrated. The importance of collaboration between different public administrati
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The COVID-19 pandemic, following the declaration by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 11 March 2020, which elevated the health emergency to an international pandemic, and the rapid evolution...
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