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KPMG has launched a centre of excellence for island healthcare to enable the firm to share its sector expertise, specifically tailored to the unique needs of island-based healthcare systems.
The newly established centre serves as a central hub where KPMG firms can share experience and learnings in island-based healthcare internationally. It unites dedicated island-based professionals from the Crown Dependencies, Caribbean, Bermuda, and Mediterranean, focusing on identifying and adapting best practices for islands.
Additionally, the centre will conduct research to develop tailored approaches for island healthcare and foster networking opportunities among island healthcare stakeholders.
Through this initiative, KPMG says stakeholders gain access to its extensive global healthcare network, which consists of over 5,000 audit, tax, and advisory professionals with healthcare industry expertise in more than 70 member firms worldwide. This network also includes nearly 200 clinicians with hands-on experience in various healthcare roles, such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, social workers and other allied professions.
The centre will work with governments, regulators, payors, providers, non-government organisations and international development organisations across a wide range of island specific healthcare topics.
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald, Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences for KPMG Islands Group, comments: “Delivering accessible, affordable, high-quality care can be particularly challenging for island communities throughout the world, given their geographical locations and smaller scale. This situation magnifies wider health challenges, including rising population health needs, the growing complexity and cost of care, and health workforce pressures”.
Russell Kelly, Head of Advisory for KPMG Islands Group and Partner in KPMG in the Crown Dependencies, comments: “This significant investment in our team reaffirms KPMG's commitment to delivering our knowledge and expertise across the healthcare sector, both globally and locally. Establishing this new international hub not only showcases the outstanding work we're already accomplishing, but also helps ensure that our global insights are effectively coordinated, shared and put into action for the benefit of our island communities”.
Pictured top (l-r): Russell Kelly, Partner and Head of Advisory, KPMG in the Crown Dependencies and Dr. Edward Fitzgerald, Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences for KPMG Islands Group.
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