About Us

CAHO

A not-for-profit body representing healthcare institutions, diagnostic centres and quality professionals with an overarching aim to promote patient safety through better training for hospital staff, quality through communication skills for the healthcare professional and accreditation in healthcare ecosystem. Our aim is to systematically infuse & spread the message of quality in healthcare at the grassroots level so as to develop a culture of safety in healthcare organizations.

We as an association of healthcare institutions, diagnostic centres and individuals pool our resources for achieving the common goals of promoting quality, patient safety and accreditation.

CAHOTECH 2025

CAHOTECH, the annual healthcare technology innovation conclave of the Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO), is one of India’s premier platforms for advancing healthcare through technology. Over the years, it has united hospitals, professionals, innovators, policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to exchange ideas, showcase breakthroughs, and forge collaborations that shape the future of healthcare.

The 10th edition, to be held on 15th & 16th November 2025 at KIIT, Bhubaneswar, will feature thought-provoking sessions with global experts, a dynamic startup pitchfest, innovation showcases, and case studies from healthcare organizations.

With a focus on emerging technologies such as AI, digital health, robotics, medical devices, and data analytics, CAHOTECH continues to catalyze solutions that enhance patient safety, care delivery, efficiency, and accessibility—driving healthcare towards a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future.

CAHOTECH Event

CAHO Healthcare Technology Excellence for Patient Safety Forum

The CAHO Healthcare Technology Excellence for Patient Safety Forum brings together all stakeholders committed to accelerating technology adoption in healthcare organizations. It provides a unified platform for healthcare professionals, hospital leaders, technologists, innovators, policymakers, and industry partners to exchange ideas, showcase solutions, and learn from each other’s experiences.

As a catalyst for grassroots digital transformation, the forum promotes best practices, builds capacity, and shares practical insights that enable organizations to embrace smart, scalable, and patient-centric technologies. By fostering collaboration across disciplines, it helps bridge digital gaps and supports the adoption of innovations that improve patient safety, enhance care quality, and strengthen healthcare system efficiency.

Together, the forum is shaping a future where technology becomes a trusted enabler of safer, smarter, and more accessible healthcare

Patient Safety Forum

Organizing Committee

  • Dr. Achyuta Samanta
    Dr. Achyuta Samanta
    ORGANIZING CHAIRPERSON

    Founder of KIIT, Bhubaneswar

  • Mr. Prashant Sharma
    Mr. Prashant Sharma
    ORGANIZING SECRETARY

    Managing Director, Charnock Hospital, SKM Group

  • Dr. Vijay Agarwal
    Dr. Vijay Agarwal

    PRESIDENT, CAHO

  • Dr. Lallu Joseph
    Dr. Lallu Joseph

    Secretary General, CAHO
    Associate GS & Quality Manager, CMC Vellore

  • Mr. Soumya Kanta Satpathy
    Mr. Soumya Kanta Satpathy

    Director, Operations - Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), KIIT University Bhubaneswar

  • Dr. Sankar Sengupta
    Dr. Sankar Sengupta

    Vice President, CAHO
    Medical Superintendent, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata

  • Dr. Manish Kohli
    Dr. Manish Kohli

    Founder, Puli Alliance DHE

  • Dr. Aayush Gupta
    Dr. Aayush Gupta

    Director of Quality, Sarvodaya Healthcare, Faridabad

  • Mr. Som Mittal
    Mr. Som Mittal

    Former Chairman and President, NASSCOM
    Chairperson, P4PSI

  • Dr. Jeet Patwari
    Dr. Jeet Patwari

    Managing Partner, Pinnacle Healthcare Consultants

  • Mr. Supratik Desarkar
    Mr. Supratik Desarkar

    Vice President & Unit Head - CK Birla Hospitals, Kolkata, India

  • Dr. Muthu Singaram
    Dr. Muthu Singaram

    Founder, VibaZone, CEO, HTIC-MedTech Incubator, IIT Madras

  • Dr. Nitiraj Gandhi
    Dr. Nitiraj Gandhi

    Managing Partner, Medium Healthcare Consulting

  • Dr. Sujoy Kar
    Dr. Sujoy Kar

    Chief Medical Information Officer & Vice President, Apollo Hospitals

  • Dr. Naveen Chitkara
    Dr. Naveen Chitkara

    Medical Director, NHS Hospital

  • Dr. Mukta Arora
    Dr. Mukta Arora

    Founder & CEO, Gleeo Health

  • Dr. Rupak Barua
    Dr. Rupak Barua

    MD & CEO, Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital

  • Capt. Bobby Ramesh
    Capt. Bobby Ramesh

    Group Director Nursing Excellence, Sarvodaya Healthcare, Faridabad

  • Mr. Rajarajan S.
    Mr. Rajarajan S.

    Group COO, Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy of Medical Sciences (ASRAM), AP