Think Tank to advise on healthcare funding

Dubai Executive Council's Health Insurance Committee (HIC) has formed a strategic Think Tank to advise it on new funding models for Dubai's healthcare system. The panel will comprise five renowned experts with global, regional and local expertise in health and health finance

The Think Tank's members will attend a number of induction seminars and meetings in Dubai to familiarise themselves with the current healthcare system. They will provide advice and guidance on how to build an effective funding model that promotes high standards of service and care.

"The Think Tank is about combining international expertise with specialist local knowledge," said Ahmed bin Byat, secretary general of the Dubai Executive Council.

"The Government is committed to finding the right solution for Dubai drawing upon a broad base of advice and expertise. These specialists have a wealth of experience on advising national governments, global institutions and other bodies around the world on the economics and financing of suitable healthcare models.

"Coupled with the induction programme, the Think Tank will add to the feedback we are already receiving from the local market where we are continuing to consult with a range of local and regional experts across both the insurance and healthcare sectors."

The Think Tank's members are: Marc Roberts, professor of political economy, department of health policy and management at Harvard University; Dr Akiko Maeda, health sector manager for the Middle East and North Africa region at the World Bank; Professor Phua Kai Hong, associate professor of health policy and management at the National University of Singapore; Professor Marjorie L. Baldwin, director of the school of health management and policy at Arizona State University; and Mr Ibrahim E. Muhanna, a leading healthcare actuary.

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