Healthcare Quality Forum Asia

The 3rd Asia-Pacific Healthcare Quality Forum

Advancing World-Class Healthcare Through Evidence

12.04FRI09:30–12:30

Main Stage, 4F, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1

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Guided by
Ministry of Health and Welfare
Organizers
IBMI, RBMP, SNQ (Symbol of National Quality)

About the Forum

Evidence-Based
Excellence

As international hospital rankings and healthcare quality standards evolve, demonstrating clinical outcomes through objective data and advancing medical excellence through global benchmarking have become key priorities for hospitals worldwide.

Under the theme “Evidence-Based Excellence: Advancing World-Class Healthcare,” the 3rd Asia-Pacific Healthcare Quality Forum will feature experts from Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals ranking and Statista’s healthcare ranking team to discuss ranking methodologies, key quality indicators, and emerging trends. Bringing together leaders of Taiwan’s top hospitals, the Forum aims to advance healthcare excellence, strengthen international collaboration, and enhance Taiwan’s global competitiveness.

Speakers

International Experts

Dr. Joshua Stevenson-Hoare

Statista Healthcare


Dr. Joshua Stevenson-Hoare

Team Lead

Prof. Gregory Katz

Université Paris Cité School of Medicine


Prof. Gregory Katz

Chair of Value-Based Health Care
Member, Expert Board, Statista–Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals Ranking

Speakers

Taiwan Experts

Yueh-Ping Liu

Yueh-Ping Liu

Director-General, Department of Medical Affairs, Ministry of Health and Welfare

Deh-Ming Chang

Deh-Ming Chang

Co-Chair, SNQ Committee

Chong-Jen Yu

Chong-Jen Yu

Superintendent, National Taiwan University Hospital

Wui-Chiang Lee

Wui-Chiang Lee

Vice Superintendent, Taipei Veterans General Hospital

Yun-Ching Fu

Yun-Ching Fu

Superintendent, Taichung Veterans General Hospital

Kuo-Chung Lan

Kuo-Chung Lan

Superintendent, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Po-Liang Lai

Po-Liang Lai

Executive Vice Superintendent, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Agenda

  1. 09:3010:00
    Registration

    Registration

  2. 10:0010:10
    Opening

    Opening Remarks

    • Wei-Chao ChenChief Convener, SNQ
    • Chung-Liang ShihMinister of Health and Welfare (invited)
  3. 10:1010:40
    Keynote I

    How Are the World’s Best Hospitals Ranked? Methodologies and Key Performance Indicators

    Moderator

    • Deh-Ming ChangCo-Chair, SNQ Committee

    Speaker

    • Dr. Joshua Stevenson-HoareTeam Lead, Statista Healthcare
  4. 10:4011:10
    Keynote II

    Reducing Low-Value Care Through Peer Benchmarking of Patient Outcomes

    Moderator

    • Deh-Ming ChangCo-Chair, SNQ Committee

    Speaker

    • Prof. Gregory KatzMember, Expert Board, Statista–Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals Ranking; Chair of Value-Based Health Care, Université Paris Cité School of Medicine
  5. 11:1011:30
    Keynote III

    Advancing International Collaboration Through Clinical Evidence: The SNQ Clinical Evidence Platform

    Moderator

    • Deh-Ming ChangCo-Chair, SNQ Committee

    Speaker

    • Chong-Jen YuBoard Member, IBMI; Superintendent, National Taiwan University Hospital
  6. 11:3012:10
    Summit

    International Hospital Leaders Summit

    Moderator

    • Yueh-Ping LiuDirector-General, Department of Medical Affairs, Ministry of Health and Welfare

    Panelists

    • Dr. Joshua Stevenson-HoareTeam Lead, Statista Healthcare
    • Prof. Gregory KatzMember, Expert Board, Statista–Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals Ranking
    • Chong-Jen YuSuperintendent, National Taiwan University Hospital
    • Wui-Chiang LeeVice Superintendent, Taipei Veterans General Hospital
    • Yun-Ching FuSuperintendent, Taichung Veterans General Hospital
    • Kuo-Chung LanSuperintendent, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
    • Po-Liang LaiExecutive Vice Superintendent, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
  7. 12:1012:30
    Networking

    Networking

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2026.12.04 FRI 09:30–12:30 Main Stage, 4F, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1

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The 3rd Asia-Pacific Healthcare Quality Forum

Advancing World-Class Healthcare Through Evidence


Friday, December 4, 2026, 09:30–12:30

Main Stage, 4F, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1

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Guided by: Ministry of Health and Welfare

Organizers: IBMI, RBMP, SNQ (Symbol of National Quality)

Evidence-Based Excellence

As international hospital rankings and healthcare quality standards evolve, demonstrating clinical outcomes through objective data and advancing medical excellence through global benchmarking have become key priorities for hospitals worldwide.

Under the theme “Evidence-Based Excellence: Advancing World-Class Healthcare,” the 3rd Asia-Pacific Healthcare Quality Forum will feature experts from Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals ranking and Statista’s healthcare ranking team to discuss ranking methodologies, key quality indicators, and emerging trends. Bringing together leaders of Taiwan’s top hospitals, the Forum aims to advance healthcare excellence, strengthen international collaboration, and enhance Taiwan’s global competitiveness.

International Experts

Dr. Joshua Stevenson-Hoare

Dr. Joshua Stevenson-Hoare

Statista Healthcare | Team Lead

Prof. Gregory Katz

Prof. Gregory Katz

Université Paris Cité School of Medicine | Chair of Value-Based Health Care; Member, Expert Board, Statista–Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals Ranking

Taiwan Experts

Yueh-Ping Liu

Yueh-Ping Liu

Director-General, Department of Medical Affairs, Ministry of Health and Welfare

Deh-Ming Chang

Deh-Ming Chang

Co-Chair, SNQ Committee

Chong-Jen Yu

Chong-Jen Yu

Superintendent, National Taiwan University Hospital

Wui-Chiang Lee

Wui-Chiang Lee

Vice Superintendent, Taipei Veterans General Hospital

Yun-Ching Fu

Yun-Ching Fu

Superintendent, Taichung Veterans General Hospital

Kuo-Chung Lan

Kuo-Chung Lan

Superintendent, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Po-Liang Lai

Po-Liang Lai

Executive Vice Superintendent, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Agenda

  1. 09:30-10:00

    Registration

  2. 10:00-10:10

    Opening Remarks

    Wei-Chao Chen, Chief Convener, SNQ

    Chung-Liang Shih, Minister of Health and Welfare (invited)

  3. 10:10-10:40

    How Are the World’s Best Hospitals Ranked? Methodologies and Key Performance Indicators

    ModeratorDeh-Ming Chang, Co-Chair, SNQ Committee
    SpeakerDr. Joshua Stevenson-Hoare, Team Lead, Statista Healthcare
  4. 10:40-11:10

    Reducing Low-Value Care Through Peer Benchmarking of Patient Outcomes

    ModeratorDeh-Ming Chang, Co-Chair, SNQ Committee
    SpeakerProf. Gregory Katz, Member, Expert Board, Statista–Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals Ranking; Chair of Value-Based Health Care, Université Paris Cité School of Medicine
  5. 11:10-11:30

    Advancing International Collaboration Through Clinical Evidence: The SNQ Clinical Evidence Platform

    ModeratorDeh-Ming Chang, Co-Chair, SNQ Committee
    SpeakerChong-Jen Yu, Board Member, IBMI; Superintendent, National Taiwan University Hospital
  6. 11:30-12:10

    International Hospital Leaders Summit

    ModeratorYueh-Ping Liu, Director-General, Department of Medical Affairs, Ministry of Health and Welfare
    PanelistsDr. Joshua Stevenson-Hoare, Team Lead, Statista Healthcare Prof. Gregory Katz, Member, Expert Board, Statista–Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals Ranking Chong-Jen Yu, Superintendent, National Taiwan University Hospital Wui-Chiang Lee, Vice Superintendent, Taipei Veterans General Hospital Yun-Ching Fu, Superintendent, Taichung Veterans General Hospital Kuo-Chung Lan, Superintendent, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Po-Liang Lai, Executive Vice Superintendent, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
  7. 12:10-12:30

    Networking

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Friday, December 4, 2026, 09:30–12:30

Main Stage, 4F, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1

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