KFSH Expands Virtual Care Pathways to Bring Specialized Follow-Up Closer to Patients

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire KFSH Expands Virtual Care Pathways to Bring Specialized Follow-Up Closer to PatientsAuthor of the article:A KFSH physician following up with a patient GNWRIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) is expanding virtual and alternative care pathways at its Jeddah hospital, giving patients greater flexibility in how they access specialized services while reducing the need for unnecessary hospital visits.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountIn 2025, virtual clinic visits at KFSH Jeddah reached 97,647, an increase of 12.1% from the previous year. At the same time, outpatient visits across core specialized services rose by 15.5% to 132,368, reflecting broader access to both virtual and in-person care based on patients’ clinical needs.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.The expansion forms part of a wider approach to making the patient journey easier to navigate from referral and appointment management through treatment and follow-up. Referral decision time was reduced to 21 hours in 2025, helping patients receive earlier clarity on the next steps in their care. Digital channels and the Contact Center were also enhanced to improve access to information, appointments, and clinical and non-clinical services.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againCare is also moving beyond the hospital itself. Home healthcare visits reached 14,924, up 11.8%, enabling selected services to be delivered at home when clinically appropriate. KFSH Jeddah also introduced therapeutic plasma exchange in outpatient clinics, allowing eligible patients to receive treatment without inpatient admission and supporting a faster return to everyday life.Lymphoma and Myeloma Consultant at KFSH, Dr. Alfadel Alshaibani, said: “These pathways provide patients with different points of access to specialized care rather than relying on a single hospital-based model. Patient feedback and satisfaction data are used to identify areas for improvement and guide service development.”This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.The approach forms part of KFSH’s broader patient-centered strategy, using virtual care, home healthcare, outpatient treatment, and digital services to bring appropriate specialized care closer to patients while maintaining continuity across the care journey.King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 12th globally among the world’s top 250 academic medical centers for 2026. It was also recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East for 2026, according to Brand Finance, and listed by Newsweek among the World’s Best Hospitals, World’s Best Smart Hospitals, and World’s Best Specialized Hospitals for 2026.For more information, please contact Media Coverage at KFSH: mediacoverage@kfshrc.edu.saThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.