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Benefits of a single payment system: Case study of Abu Dhabi health system reforms

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  • Boecker, Klaus

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In 2005 leaders in the wealthy Emirate of Abu Dhabi inherited an health system from their predecessors that was well-intentioned in its historic design, but that did not live up to aspirations in any dimension. First, the Emirate defined a vision to deliver “world-class” quality care in response to citizen's needs. It has since introduced tiered mandatory health insurance for all inhabitants linked to a single standard payment system, which generates accurate data as an invaluable by-product. A newly created independent health system regulator monitors these data and licenses, audits, and inspects all health service professionals, facilities, and insurers accordingly.

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  • Vetter, Philipp & Boecker, Klaus, 2012. "Benefits of a single payment system: Case study of Abu Dhabi health system reforms," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 108(2), pages 105-114.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:108:y:2012:i:2:p:105-114
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2012.08.009
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    1. Samer Hamidi & Fevzi Akinci, 2015. "Examining the health care payment reforms in Abu Dhabi," International Journal of Health Planning and Management, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 30(2), pages 69-82, April.

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