• As the healthcare industry stands poised for a digital revolution, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) successfully hosted a high-level pre-conference workshop at Hotel Le Meridian, Coimbatore. *Titled “The New Digital Healthcare: AI, Cyber Security and DPDP,”

• Dr Arun Palaniswami, Executive Director, KMCH explained this short workshop was to focus on 3 challenges healthcare organizations face *(1)* How do we practically use AI *(2)* What Cybebersecurity challenges hospitals face *(3)* The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, which promises crores of fines for the Organization.

• The event served as the official curtain-raiser for the upcoming 10th Edition of CAHOCON 2026 and the First ISQua Regional Conference for South Asia, in the theme Tech, Touch and Trust – The New Healthcare Code, scheduled for April 10th–12th, 2026, at the Chennai Trade Centre. Under the leader ship of Dr.Nalla G Palaniswami – Organizing Chairperson. The event is expected to draw over 2,500 global delegates, including policymakers and visionary healthcare leaders, to reimagine sustainable and digitally transformed healthcare models.

• The Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO) is committed to promoting safety and quality in healthcare through training, workshops, and its flagship annual conference, CAHOCON.

Embracing the Digital Frontier

• Dr. Mathew Cherian, Chief of Radiology, KMCH, demonstrated the transition of AI from research labs to daily radiologic workflows.
• Dr. R. Subramaniam, Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology, explored how AI is driving “precision to perfection” in Radiation Oncology.
• Mr. Karthi Purushothaman, CEO, 1Hat Solutions, discussed India’s trajectory in leading the global healthcare AI race.
• Mr. Biju Velayudhan, CIO, GKNM Hospitals, highlighted the essential role of digital health tools in ensuring patient safety.
• Mr. Arunachalam, Director, Ninth Dimension, provided expertise on securing patient data under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) framework.
• Mr. Ravi Shankar S, Director, Aiosta India, addressed the critical need to combat escalating cyber security threats within the healthcare sector.
• Dr. Nalla G. Palaniswami, Chairman and Managing Director, emphasized that the integration of AI is no longer optional but a necessity for clinical excellence. He noted that hosting this workshop in Coimbatore underscores the region’s role as a growing hub for healthcare innovation.
• Dr Sivakumaran, COO, KMCH gave the welcome address, Ms Rabeena, Program Executive, CAHOCON gave the vote of thanks.