During Egypt's participation in the 47th International Hospital Federation Forum (IHF 2024) in Brazil, attended by leaders from international health organizations and institutions...
The Chairman of the Egypt Health Care Authority participated as a keynote speaker in a high-level session titled "Leading Value-Based Comprehensive Health Care Systems to Provide Care for All."
Chairman of the Egypt Health Care Authority: Transitioning towards value-based health care is the path to comprehensive health coverage for all and enhancing international cooperation in leading comprehensive health care systems opens new horizons for the future towards more efficient and sustainable health systems.
Chairman of the Egypt Health Care Authority reviews Egypt's journey towards comprehensive health coverage from reform to excellence, highlighting the enhancement of the primary care system, development of therapeutic services, adherence to the latest clinical protocols, digital transformation of services, and governance.
Chairman of the Egypt Health Care Authority: We have succeeded in reducing costs by more than 30% by adopting a mixed model for financing health care services, and we have succeeded in implementing the concept of value-based health care to improve patient experiences and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization.
Chairman of the Egypt Health Care Authority: Unprecedented attention from the political leadership and the Egyptian government to achieve comprehensive health coverage and enhance value-based health care according to the goals and vision of Egypt 2030.
The Executive Director of the Egypt Health Care Authority presents Egypt's experience in a session titled "Strategies Towards Operational Efficiency Using Digitization and Artificial Intelligence."
Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the Egypt Health Care Authority and Supervisor of the Comprehensive Health Insurance project, participated in the 47th World Forum of the International Hospital Federation (IHF 2024), held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in September. The forum was attended by leaders from international health organizations and institutions.
Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky served as a keynote speaker in a high-level session titled "Leading Value-Based Comprehensive Health Care Systems to Provide Care for All," chaired by Dr. Jonathan Perlin, President and CEO of the Joint Commission International (JCI) in the United States. The session addressed vital topics about the importance of adopting comprehensive health systems that ensure high-quality health care for all citizens, focusing on improving the added value for patients.
Also participating in the session were Dr. Arthur Chioro, President of the Brazilian Hospital Services Company (EBSERH), and Dr. Dana Gelb Safran, President and CEO of the National Quality Forum and Scientific Director of the JCI in the United States. The participants highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing the delivery of comprehensive health care globally, emphasizing the need to adopt value-based models to enhance the efficiency and quality of health services.
During his participation, Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky emphasized that transitioning towards value-based health care is the path to comprehensive health coverage for everyone. Enhancing international cooperation in leading comprehensive health care systems opens new horizons towards more efficient and sustainable health systems.
Dr. El-Sobky showcased Egypt's journey towards comprehensive health coverage from reform to excellence, emphasizing efforts to enhance the primary care system, develop therapeutic services, utilize the latest clinical protocols, and digitally transform services and governance.
He added that they succeeded in reducing health care costs by more than 30% by adopting a mixed financing model for health care services and successfully implemented the concept of value-based health care to enhance patient experiences and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization.
He also highlighted the unprecedented attention of the political leadership and the Egyptian government in achieving comprehensive health coverage and enhancing value-based health care in line with Egypt's 2030 vision.
In a related context, Dr. Amir Talawani, Executive Director of the Egypt Health Care Authority, spoke as a keynote speaker in a session titled "Strategies Towards Operational Efficiency Using Digitization and Artificial Intelligence" at the IHF Global Forum. Dr. Talawani discussed Egypt's use of these technologies to enhance operational efficiency in the health system, focusing on improving the quality of health services, speeding up procedures, and enhancing diagnostic and treatment accuracy.
He noted that digital transformation and artificial intelligence are not just technological tools, but fundamental drivers for achieving higher efficiency in health care delivery, improving patient experiences, and managing health resources more effectively.
Egypt's participation in the International Hospital Federation Forum is part of its active involvement in this significant global event. Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky serves as a member of the Board of Governors of the International Hospital Federation, representing Egypt, Africa, and the Eastern Mediterranean region. This participation is part of the Authority's efforts to enhance international cooperation and exchange expertise with leading global health institutions, contributing to Egypt's vision of providing high-quality comprehensive health care.
