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"The Healthcare industry and Healthcare spending to double from nearly AED30 billion in 2010 to AED 61.7 billion in 2015"

- UAE

"Healthcare is the fastest growing insurance segment as health insurance is made compulsory for expatriates"

- KSA

"The insurance industry is expected to register the highest growth in the GCC at 30% supported by mandatory healthcare insurance for expatriates"

- Qatar

NEW DATES ANNOUNCED
28 - 30 January 2013
7th Healthcare Insurance Forum 2012 – A Success
7th Healthcare Insurance Forum 2012 @ Arab Health which took place which took place from 23-26 January 2012 in the Dubai Exhibition And Convention Centre has proven to be a success. This event has provided a rare opportunity for employers, healthcare authorities, healthcare insurance providers and healthcare providers to discuss the current affairs affecting the GCC healthcare insurance industry. In an industry plagued by uncertainty and several stakeholders with different objectives, the Healthcare Insurance Forum has successfully given an insight into the differing perspectives of stakeholders. It shed light on their role in developing a more effective and efficient healthcare insurance industry, one that will drive better GCC healthcare.

This Forum brought together the people shaping the way forward for healthcare insurance in the GCC, including:

Laila Al Jassmi, CEO, Health Policy & Strategy Sector, Dubai Health Authority, UAE
Paul Hetherington, Head Of Strategy, Health Authority Abu Dhabi, UAE
Altijani Hussin, Manager, Health Economics, Supreme Council Of Health, Qatar
Sven Rohte, Chief Commercial Officer, National Health Insurance Company (DAMAN), UAE
S.Venkatachalam, CEO, National Life & General, Oman
Stuart Leatherby, Managing Director, Aetna Global Benefits, UAE
Mark Adams, CEO, Gulf Health International, UAE
Robert Grey, General Manager, Bahrain National Life, Bahrain
Dr. Mansoor Anwar, Director, Medical & Occupational Health Services, Du, UAE
And Many More



What the attendees had to say:

“Highly instructive and informative; lots of important industry insider information”
Haani R. Nowilaty, Vice President, Policies And Practices, Bank Al Jazira

“This forum is an excellent chance to meet all the players in the healthcare insurance industry”
Dr. Zaher Namer Abou Eida, Senior Insurance Officer, Al Ain Hospital

“Good benchmarking, networking and learning opportunity”
Amy Nikiel, Personnel Manager, Qatar Foundation

“Good quality focused conference”
Robert Grey, General Manager, Bahrain National Life

We would also like to take this opportunity to once again thank our Consulting Partner Ernst & Young and Sponsors Aetna Global Benefits and Almadallah Healthcare Management.

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We have exciting sponsorship opportunities for 2013 so please contact us on sponsorship@iirme.com
to discuss unique and tailored partnership opportunities. 

8th Healthcare Insurance Forum 2013

We are looking to build on the success of 2012 and develop an even better event for 2013. Would you like to be involved in next year’s event? Please contact Genelee.mazarello@iirme.com to share topics or subject areas that we have to address next year.


Featuring A Practical And Timely Agenda Driven To:

  • Mitigate the risk of rising premiums and escalating healthcare costs
  • Understanding the current economic landscape and its implications on the healthcare insurance industry
  • Overcome the under-penetration of healthcare insurance in the GCC
  • Present a 360 degree perspective of healthcare insurance in the region with insights from regulators, employers, leading insurance providers and healthcare providers
  • Preventing losses related to fraud, abuse and misuse of healthcare insurance
    What’s New For 2012?

    A new agenda shaped by the most pressing concerns that challenge the healthcare insurance industry
    and driven by practical and strategic solutions
    Exclusive employer insights: Employer’s Panel – What Employers Want – Becoming The Healthcare
    Insurance Provider Of Choice
    Innovative formats designed to encourage exciting discussion, including Regulator’s Roundtable,
    Leaders’ Panel and Industry Roundtable
    Maximising learning with more interaction with over 8 hours of networking in 4 days
    Enhance knowledge and know-how with 2 in-depth, practical workshops

    Why Attend:
    • A rare gathering of all healthcare insurance stakeholders including employers, regulators, insurance providers and healthcare providers
    • Time critical discussions and case studies covering 8 core areas including: The GCC Healthcare Insurance Industry And Outlook For The Future, Combating Healthcare Insurance Misuse, Effective Network Management, Building Sustainability, Competition And Growth, Healthcare Insurance For Employers, Escalating Medical Trends And Premiums, Contract Renewal And Customer Retention
    • Key insights from National Health Insurance Company (DAMAN), Dubai Health Authority, Supreme Health Council, Du, Bank Al Jazira and many more!
    • All new format: Maximising learning opportunities with more interaction - Enhance your learning experience with 2 practical workshops

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