Technology and innovation are essential drivers in transforming healthcare bridging the gap between potentiality and reality. Biomedical Enterprises of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (BMETT), which was incorporated in 2017, is one of the principal drivers of change in the Caribbean. BMETT is headquartered in El Socorro South, San Juan, Trinidad, and has a satellite office in Georgetown, Guyana. BMETT is committed to the development of medical technology and provision of health care through strategic partnerships, creative solutions, and commitment to upgrading regional health care standards. With Managing Director Kieran Thompson at the helm, the company has partnered with global industry leaders such as Siemens Healthineers and Varian Medical Systems and built health care across the Caribbean.
Kieran Thompson’s journey into healthcare technology is driven by a passion for addressing inefficiencies in healthcare delivery. Establishing BMETT with a vision to integrate advanced technology and education, Thompson leveraged his business background to build a trusted brand. To overcome challenges such as lack of funding and trust, he collaborated with global giants such as Siemens Healthineers and Varian and brought game-changing technologies into the Caribbean. Some of the innovation on display include next-generation imaging solutions, molecular imaging, and lab solutions. Thompson points out that technology must be trailed with education in a way that arms the health-care providers with the capability of implementing such innovations in order to provide improved patient care and outcomes.
With the firm rolling out expansion plans, regional expansion is the top priority. “The Caribbean is home, but we see the opportunity beyond,” Thompson says. The company wants to expand into Central and South America because it feels that its solutions can be extended beyond. Attending ongoing industry events keeps BMETT up to date with latest industry trends, either through networking or establishing new partnerships. Thompson observes that success is not all about technology, but requirements of relationship and respect. Through its vision and commitment to provide quality healthcare, BMETT is ready to spearhead the Caribbean revolution in healthcare with artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions for better patient outcomes.
Recognized by Insights Care for Leading the Future of Healthcare and Biomedical Equipment in Trinidad and Tobago, BMETT’s commitment to advancing healthcare in the Caribbean is reshaping the region’s medical landscape.
