KFSHRC Madinah Receives the Council of Health Insurance Excellence Award for Excellence in Medical Coding and Billing

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Madinah has been awarded the 2025 Council of Health Insurance (CHI) Excellence Award in the category of "Excellence in Medical Coding and Billing – Medical Providers Track," recognizing its pioneering role in developing an integrated operational model that combines documentation accuracy and expedited insurance processes. This approach contributes to reducing the administrative burden on patients, accelerating claim approvals, and ultimately enhancing patient experience and partner confidence.

The award was received by Dr. Emad bin Mohammed Khadawardi, General Manager of KFSHRC Madinah, during the third edition of the Council of Health Insurance Excellence Forum, held in Riyadh under the patronage of H.E. Mr. Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel, Minister of Health, and in the presence of H.E. Dr. Majid bin Ibrahim Alfayyadh, CEO of KFSHRC, alongside a distinguished gathering of local and international experts, professionals, and decision-makers.

KFSHRC in Madinah’s achievement reflects its commitment to applying stringent medical coding standards, adopting advanced billing and analytical technologies, and launching specialized training programs that have enhanced the competencies of both clinical and administrative teams and strengthened coordination to ensure full compliance and data accuracy.

The Council of Health Insurance Excellence Award honors healthcare institutions that contribute to advancing healthcare quality in the Kingdom by adopting efficiency- and quality-based care models, leveraging digital innovations to improve patient outcomes, and fostering a culture of innovation across the healthcare sector.

KFSHRC in Madinah, with a 400-bed capacity, provides services across multiple specialties including pediatric and adult oncology, ophthalmology, and obstetrics and gynecology. The hospital has also earned 14 accreditations for specialized training programs in medical and nursing fields.

It is noteworthy that King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre has been ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa and 15th globally among the world's top 250 Academic Medical Centres for 2025. It was also named the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East according to Brand Finance’s 2024 rankings, and was included among the World's Best Smart Hospitals for 2025 by Newsweek magazine.

For more information, please visit www.kfshrc.edu.sa or contact the Media Coverage team at mediacoverage@kfshrc.edu.sa