Air Liquide Secures Major Home Respiratory Care Contract in Spain

Air Liquide has been awarded a significant contract in the Community of Madrid, Spain, to provide home care for 70,000 patients with respiratory conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sleep apnea. The contract, spanning five years, underscores Air Liquide's leadership in the Spanish healthcare market. The selection came after a public tender process, highlighting the company's operational excellence and advanced digital and AI solutions that aim to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life at optimized costs.

The initiative includes personalized healthcare services tailored to patient profiles, with options for in-person visits, video consultations, and comprehensive remote monitoring. Air Liquide's approach also incorporates telemonitoring, educational, and psychological support, facilitated by an app used by 100,000 patients and a data integration platform for healthcare professionals. The care team comprises qualified nurses, physiotherapists, pulmonologists, and more, with ongoing training to ensure service excellence.

This strategic contract reflects Air Liquide's innovation in home healthcare services, leveraging technology and a multidisciplinary team to reduce hospital admissions and manage healthcare costs effectively. Diana Schillag, from Air Liquide, emphasizes that this agreement demonstrates the company's innovative capabilities in delivering quality, patient-centered care with advanced technologies like predictive algorithms.