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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. Achyut Samanta
    Dr. Achyut Samanta
    Organizing Chairman - CAHOTECH, Founder of KIIT, Bhubaneshvar

    KIIT

  • Mr. Prashant Sharma
    Mr. Prashant Sharma
    Managing Director

    Charnock Hospital, SKM Group

  • Dr. Vijay Agrawal
    Dr. Vijay Agrawal
    President

    CAHO

  • Dr. Lallu Joseph
    Dr. Lallu Joseph
    Secretary General

    CAHO

  • Mr. Soumyakanta Satpathy
    Mr. Soumyakanta Satpathy
    Director, Operations

    Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) KIIT University Bhubaneswar

  • Dr. Sankar Sengupta
    Dr. Sankar Sengupta
    Vice President, CAHO

    Medical Superintendent, CNCI Kolkata

  • Dr. Manish Kohli
    Dr. Manish Kohli
    Founder and President, Pul Alliance for Digital Health and Equity

    Former Chairman of Board, HIMSS

  • Dr. Aayush Gupta
    Dr. Aayush Gupta
    Consultant- Internal Medicine

    Sarvodaya Healthcare

  • Mr. Som Mittal
    Mr. Som Mittal
    Chairperson, Patients for Patient Safety Foundation

    Former President, NASSCOM

  • Dr Jeet Patwari
    Dr Jeet Patwari
    Managing Partner

    Pinnacle Healthcare Consultants Zonal Chairman, CAHO East Zone

  • Mr. Supratik Desarkar
    Mr. Supratik Desarkar
    Vice President & Unit Head-CK birla Hospitals,Kolkata,India

    CK Birla Hospital

  • Dr. Muthu Singaram
    Dr. Muthu Singaram
    CEO

    IIT Madras HTIC Incubator

  • Dr. Nitiraj Gandhi
    Dr. Nitiraj Gandhi
    Managing Partner

    Medium Healthcare Consulting

  • Dr. Sujoy Kar
    Dr. Sujoy Kar
    Chief Medical Information Officer & VP

    Apollo Hospitals

  • Dr Naveen Chitkara
    Dr Naveen Chitkara
    Medical Director, NHS Hospital

    NHS Hospital

  • Mrs. Mukta Arora
    Mrs. 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

  • Mr. Rajarajan S
    Mr. Rajarajan S
    Group COO,

    Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences (ASRAM), AP

  • Dr Rahul Deshmukh
    Dr Rahul Deshmukh
    Medical Director

    HOD-Anesthesiology, MEDCARE Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital, Dubai, UAE

  • Dr Dipak Mitra
    Mr. Venkates
    Group Chief Operating Office

    Narayana Health, Kolkata, West Bengal ,India

  • Dr. Bhishma Prasad
    Dr. Anil Chillimuntha
    Executive VP

    Metas Adventist Hospitals, Colleges & Schools, Ranchi, Jharkhand