Innovation Management
Goal and Performance Highlights
Supporting the SDGs Goals
Stakeholders Directly Impacted
Challenges and Opportunities
medical technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics. While these innovations enhance treatment efficiency, they also present barriers to access for certain patient groups, especially the elderly or those unfamiliar with technology. Additionally, the Company must maintain international standards in patient data security to ensure trust across all stakeholders.
Despite these challenges, Sikarin sees opportunities to elevate its medical service standards through the adoption of advanced technologies such as robotic-assisted surgery, AI-powered diagnostic systems, and telemedicine platforms, which enhance the accessibility and convenience of medical care. The Company is also utilizing big data analytics to identify disease trends, improve treatment outcomes, and strengthen management efficiency. In the long term, Sikarin aims to transform into a smart hospital capable of meeting the diverse healthcare needs of patients in a sustainable and inclusive manner.
Management Approach and Value Creation
Sikarin Public Company Limited is committed to advancing medical technology to improve treatment quality and service efficiency. AI is being integrated into diagnostics for conditions such as lung cancer, breast cancer, and heart disease, enabling faster and more accurate detection. The Company has also invested in robotic-assisted surgery to enhance surgical precision, minimize complications, and accelerate patient recovery—especially in high-precision procedures such as orthopedic and urological surgery.
Expanding Access to Medical Services through Digital Platforms
Sikarin Public Company Limited has developed a telemedicine platform that enables patients to consult with physicians online, reducing the burden of travel to hospitals and improving access to healthcare—particularly in remote areas. The Company has also introduced a chronic condition monitoring system via a mobile application, allowing patients to report their health status and receive real-time guidance from physicians. In addition, digital health records are being utilized to reduce errors, streamline data storage, and enhance the security of patient information.
| Benefit to the Corporate | Benefit to the Society | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Revenue increased by 15% from 2023 | Services provide to patient more than 20% compared with 2023 |
Beyond improving public access to healthcare, Sikarin has implemented comprehensive health check-up programs for its own employees as well as employees of external organizations that request on-site medical services. This includes mobile health screening units and professional medical teams, particularly aimed at serving migrant workers at their workplaces. Furthermore, Sikarin offers affordable health check-up packages for employees' families, helping ensure that workers, their families, and laborers have tangible and inclusive access to good health.
Building Collaborative Networks and Research Development
Sikarin Public Company Limited emphasizes collaboration with universities and domestic research institutions to advance medical technology and raise the quality of healthcare services. The Company focuses on the development of high-precision, modern medical devices such as high-resolution brain scanners and surgical tools that minimize patient trauma. Moreover, Sikarin supports physicians and researchers in knowledge exchange and participation in research studies to enhance medical innovation capabilities.
Developing Workforce Capabilities to Support Medical Technology
Sikarin Public Company Limited believes that workforce development is a key factor in ensuring effective adoption of advanced technologies. The Company conducts training programs for doctors and medical staff to build proficiency in emerging tools such as AI-based diagnostics, electronic health record systems, and secure medical data management. Sikarin also partners with leading universities to develop specialized programs in digital health and AI in healthcare and encourages personnel to participate in training and knowledge exchange with leading hospitals both domestically and internationally. These efforts aim to raise the overall quality of healthcare services and prepare the organization for the technologies of the future.