AHIMA boosts KSA presence with virtual healthcare event

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Updated 02 December 2020
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AHIMA boosts KSA presence with virtual healthcare event

The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) International, a global nonprofit association of health information professionals, and AccuMed will host a session for healthcare providers in the Kingdom, titled “Operation: Health Beta Version,” on Dec. 14. The meeting was originally slated to take place in Saudi Arabia this December, but instead a preview version will take place virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to Operation: Health Beta Version, AHIMA International also announced it will host a session at the Global Health Exhibition by Informa on Dec. 9 from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. KSA time. This virtual meeting will feature participants from Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries. The session will focus on best practices for clinical documentation integrity (CDI), coding, billing, and revenue cycle management.

“I’m so pleased AHIMA International is forming relationships in Saudi Arabia, as we work to reach health information professionals, organizations, and industry lead- ers around the world,” said AHI- MA CEO Wylecia Wiggs Harris.

Christina Roosen, vice president of AHIMA International, said Operation: Health will feature both international and local speakers. “Our vision for this event is to bring relevant and actionable regional information for improving healthcare delivery through quality health information and analytics.”

Speakers at Operation: Health will address a number of critical topics, including improving end- to-end healthcare results through health information management, CDI, coding, reimbursement, liquidity and revenue cycle management. Attendees can earn up to five continuing education credits, with additional credits available through workshop participation.

Harris will deliver a key-note address, as will Joseph J. Fifer, president and CEO of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, and Russ Branzell, CEO and president of the College of Healthcare Information Executives.


Jeeny launches First–Last Mile Access in partnership with Medina Bus

Updated 19 December 2025
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Jeeny launches First–Last Mile Access in partnership with Medina Bus

Jeeny has announced the introduction of its First-Last Mile Access Program in collaboration with Medina Bus, marking a significant step forward in Saudi Arabia's transportation reform. 

Passengers who buy a Medina Bus ticket can now get discounted Jeeny rides to and from key bus stops, making public transportation more accessible for both residents and pilgrims.

While the initiative appears modest, it represents a far wider vision: the first operational phase of Jeeny's goal to develop Saudi Arabia's next-generation Integrated Mobility Platform, an integrated framework that will eventually connect numerous modes of transportation under one seamless consumer experience.

Medina was chosen as the launch location because of its national importance and growing demand for efficient transportation. 

In 2024, the city's bus network handled 1.72 million people, and demand is predicted to increase further in 2025. 

Medina, being one of the Kingdom's most popular destinations, provides a real-world setting for evaluating concepts that can then be scaled across the country.

“This marks the beginning of a mobility shift in Saudi Arabia, where public transport and private operators can work together to offer a seamless journey,” said Hammad Ehtesham, CEO of Jeeny. “Making it easier for people to reach public transport is the foundation of a future where every mode of mobility in the Kingdom connects effortlessly.”

With millions of rides every year in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, Jeeny has developed into one of the top mobility platforms in the area. 

The company, which employs over 400 people and has one of the biggest active driver networks in the Kingdom, is currently getting ready for its next stage: a nationwide mobility ecosystem that will support buses, ride-hailing, micro-mobility, pilgrim mobility services, and end-to-end travel solutions, including direct flight booking through Jeeny.  

Despite the fact that Medina's First-Last Mile initiative is relatively new, early feedback shows that users are really interested in more accessible transportation options. 

Similar First-Last Mile initiatives can increase public transportation usage by 15 to 25 percent, according to international research, underscoring the wider potential impact as Jeeny considers expanding to more Saudi cities.

“What begins in Medina will become a blueprint for the Kingdom’s connected mobility future,” Ehtesham added. “This is the first step toward a nationwide ecosystem that will make movement simpler, smarter, and more accessible for everyone.”

Passengers on Medina Bus are now able to make use of the Jeeny First-Last Mile Access Program, which supports Saudi Arabia's vision for contemporary, sustainable, and inclusive mobility while providing a new, more convenient means of accessing public transportation.