Health

Investing in Quality: Healthcare in the UAE

May 26, 2015

Middle East

May 26, 2015

Middle East
Adam Green

Senior editor, EMEA

Adam is a senior editor for The Economist Intelligence Unit's thought leadership division in EMEA, focusing primarily on the Middle East and Africa. In this role, he has worked on in-depth research studies, surveys, multimedia documentaries and infographics on topics ranging from healthcare to personal finance. Previously, Adam was Deputy Editor of This is Africa, a bimonthly magazine published by the Financial Times. He also worked as Communications Officer for the International Growth Centre, a research institute based at the London School of Economics and funded by the UK Department for International Development. Adam holds a Masters in Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, with a grade of distinction, and an undergraduate degree in Philosophy and History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Leeds. His independent research and journalism has been published by the Middle East Institute.

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As part of the government’s national strategy, the United Arab Emirates is seeking to raise the quality of healthcare to international best practice standards by 2021.

What are the main quality gaps to be overcome in this period? How are changes such as mandatory insurance laws, management outsourcing of public facilities, regulatory devolution and increased rates of accreditation and data collection influencing quality of care?

This study, based on extensive desk research and interviews with leading experts from government and business, identifies the key healthcare quality challenges and the implications of changes in the health system for service quality.

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