Health
From The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
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The introduction of compulsory medical coverage and a significant population increase have fuelled the growth of Abu Dhabi’s health care sector in recent years, with a number of new facilities opening. This expansion is expected to continue, with both the government and the private sector planning new hospitals for the near future. Indeed, although efforts continue to expand the private sector’s participation in the industry, government subsidised facilities still accounted for 74% of inpatient encounters in 2011. Meanwhile, the implementation of mandatory coverage is reshaping the sector; about 98% of UAE nationals and foreign workers living in Abu Dhabi have medical insurance, a rate that is unparalleled in the GCC region.

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Overview

Vital signs: As the sector continues to expand, partnerships with the private sector are being encouraged
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The introduction of compulsory medical coverage and a significant population increase have fuelled the growth of Abu Dhabi’s health care sector in recent years, with a number of new facilities opening. This expansion is expected to continue, with both the government and the private sector planning new hospitals for the near future. This additional capacity should help stem the flow of Emirati patients from Abu Dhabi to international medical facilities, which in turn could reduce the financial…

Overview

Vital signs: As the sector continues to expand, partnerships with the private sector are being encouraged
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The introduction of compulsory medical coverage and a significant population increase have fuelled the growth of Abu Dhabi’s health care sector in recent years, with a number of new facilities opening. This expansion is expected to continue, with both the government and the private sector planning new hospitals for the near future. This additional capacity should help stem the flow of Emirati patients from Abu Dhabi to international medical facilities, which in turn could reduce the financial…

Interview

OBG talks to Saif Al Qubaisi, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)
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Interview: Saif Al Qubaisi How would you describe the landscape for primary, secondary and tertiary health care? Is there a greater need for medical screening and prevention? SAIF AL QUBAISI: We have a young population. Many of the health problems that arise with age are not as prevalent here because so many people are under 30 years old. This demographic structure makes primary care one of our most significant opportunities. The majority of our 5m patient encounters are through outpatient clinics…

Analysis

In good hands: The implementation of mandatory coverage is reshaping the sector
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The Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has worked hard to ensure access to health care in the emirate, in part through its successful implementation of a mandatory health care insurance system. Today about 98% of UAE nationals and foreign workers living in Abu Dhabi have medical insurance, a rate that is unparalleled in the GCC region. At the same time, HAAD has also taken steps to structure the insurance system to encourage efficiency, including a 2010 decision requiring all hospitals and…

Analysis

In good hands: The implementation of mandatory coverage is reshaping the sector
OBG
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The Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has worked hard to ensure access to health care in the emirate, in part through its successful implementation of a mandatory health care insurance system. Today about 98% of UAE nationals and foreign workers living in Abu Dhabi have medical insurance, a rate that is unparalleled in the GCC region. At the same time, HAAD has also taken steps to structure the insurance system to encourage efficiency, including a 2010 decision requiring all hospitals and…