Doha: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has reached a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey, with formal validation of achieving Stage 6 in both HIMSS EMRAM and HIMSS DIAM.

According to Qatar News Agency, the assessments by HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) reviewers position Sidra Medicine as the first hospital in Qatar to attain EMRAM Stage 6, and the only organization in the Middle East and Europe to be validated at DIAM Stage 6. It is also the second organization across the region to reach this level of digital imaging maturity.

In this context, Executive Director of Information Management and Technology at Sidra Medicine Maha Al Henzab commented on the achievement, emphasizing the dedication and collaboration of the clinical, technical, and operational teams. She expressed pride in their collective expertise and efforts, noting that reaching EMRAM and DIAM Stage 6 strengthens their ability to deliver safe, efficient, and digitally enabled care, while laying a strong foundation for continued progress toward Stage 7.

HIMSS EMRAM (Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model) measures how effectively hospitals use electronic medical records to support clinical care, patient safety, and efficient workflows. Achieving Stage 6 reflects advanced use of digital systems, including electronic physician documentation, closed-loop medication administration, and clinical decision support across inpatient and outpatient services.

As part of the assessment, the reviewers evaluated end-to-end inpatient and outpatient workflows, laboratory and pharmacy processes, closed-loop systems, and complete diagnostic imaging pathways across departments. The assessment also highlighted Sidra Medicine's use of AI-enabled imaging and 3D printing to support clinical innovation.