
Taipei, November 10, 2025 — More than 400 nursing scholars, healthcare leaders, and frontline practitioners gathered at Taipei Medical University (TMU) College of Nursing for the International Conference on Enhancing the Nurses’ Role in Value-Based Healthcare, a two-day event dedicated to advancing nursing leadership in transforming care quality and patient outcomes.
Co-hosted by Chiang Mai University, Kyung Hee University, National University of Singapore, Seoul National University, Universitas Airlangga, University of Indonesia, University of Malaya, and Yonsei University, alongside TMU’s three affiliated hospitals—Taipei Medical University Hospital, Shuang Ho Hospital, and Wan Fang Hospital—the conference marked an unprecedented alliance spanning five countries across Asia.
In her opening remarks, Professor Pei-Shan Tsai, Dean of the TMU College of Nursing, highlighted the pivotal role of nurses in transforming modern healthcare systems.
“From preventing complications to coordinating care, from empowering patients to driving digital transformation—nurses are the catalysts of value-based change,” said Professor Tsai.
The conference featured three keynote addresses:
Professor Pei-Shan Tsai (Taipei Medical University)
Professor Kavita Radhakrishnan (University of Texas at Austin)
Professor Tam (National University of Singapore)
Together, these keynotes explored the evolving concept of nursing value—from economic efficiency and patient outcomes to digital innovation and leadership impact—underscoring the essential role of nurses in shaping sustainable healthcare systems.
TMU President Max Wu, Shuang Ho Hospital Superintendent Ming-Che Lee, and Taiwan Nurses Association President Mei-Nan Liaw delivered congratulatory remarks, reaffirming TMU’s steadfast commitment to global collaboration in nursing, healthcare education, and digital health transformation.
Throughout the conference, participants explored nurse-driven solutions for achieving value-based care across three central domains: Chronic Care, Holistic Care, and Critical Care. Three panel discussions, together with more than 60 oral and poster presentations, showcased groundbreaking innovations in digital nursing, patient empowerment, interprofessional teamwork, and data-informed practice models.
Professor Tsai extended heartfelt appreciation to the organizing committee for their exceptional leadership in bringing the international nursing community together.
“At its heart, this conference is not only about what nurses do—but about the value nurses create,” she remarked.
As the conference concluded, attendees reaffirmed a collective vision to strengthen nursing’s impact through education, research, leadership, and innovation—advancing a more sustainable, patient-centered, and value-driven future for healthcare across Asia and beyond.