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Tech That Heals: How UAE Can Evaluate and Scale Healthcare Innovation Wisely

By Ibtisam Shiraz | July 11, 2025

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is undergoing a rapid and strategic transformation in its healthcare system, aiming to become a global leader in medical innovation. Backed by strong public investment, forward-thinking policies, and a commitment to excellence, the UAE is embracing technologies such as AI-driven diagnostics, robotic surgery, telemedicine, and precision medicine to enhance both patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

The Untold Cost of M&A: LOS, Denials, and Disconnected ORs

By Ibtisam Shiraz | July 10, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a defining feature of modern healthcare strategy. Health systems are consolidating at an unprecedented pace—seeking economies of scale, expanded market share, and stronger negotiating power with payers.

Cracking the Code on Readmissions: Why Heart Failure and COPD Still Lead—and the Solution

By Ibtisam Shiraz | July 7, 2025

Hospital readmission rates are one of the most intensively monitored and harshly penalized indicators in the value-driven healthcare industry of today. Even with improvements in digital monitoring and clinical care, several illnesses still account for the majority of readmissions.

Data-Driven Perioperative Care: Reducing Risk and LOS in UAE’s High-Stakes Cases

By Ibtisam Shiraz | July 4, 2025

The UAE’s healthcare system is undergoing a powerful shift from reactive care models to intelligent, data-driven ecosystems. At the center of this evolution is perioperative care, particularly in high-stakes cases such as cardiac surgery, oncology, organ transplants, and complex orthopedic procedures.

When Manual Becomes Costly: The Hidden Financial Risks in Epic's Insurance Workflows

By Ibtisam Shiraz | July 3, 2025

In the era of digital transformation, most hospitals have adopted advanced electronic health record (EHR) systems to streamline care delivery and administrative processes. Among the most widely used platforms is Epic Systems, known for its robust, customizable workflows that span the patient journey from scheduling and documentation to billing and revenue cycle management. But even in Epic’s highly integrated environment, manual insurance processes remain a major source of inefficiency, denial risk, and financial leakage.

Closing the Gap Between Protocol and Practice in Perioperative Care

By Ibtisam Shiraz | June 30, 2025

In the high-stakes world of surgery, protocols are designed to protect patients, streamline operations, and improve outcomes. Yet too often, what’s written in the guidelines doesn’t translate seamlessly to what happens in practice.

Medical Tourism in the UAE: How Smart Health Tech Drives Growth

By Ibtisam Shiraz | June 27, 2025

Hundreds of thousands of patients from the GCC, Asia, Europe, and beyond visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) each year, making it a leader in medical tourism worldwide. World-class clinical care, smart health technology, and seamless digital experiences have transformed what was previously a niche service associated with luxury healthcare into a purposefully planned ecosystem.

Predict, Prepare, Perform: Leveraging Data Across the Surgical Continuum

By Ibtisam Shiraz | June 26, 2025

Modern surgery is no longer just about what happens inside the operating room. Today’s surgical success depends on the ability to predict risk, prepare patients holistically, and perform consistently. This new approach spans the entire perioperative continuum and requires a digital backbone powered by predictive analytics, AI, and real-time data.

The Future of Surgical Optimization: Standardized Protocols for Better Outcomes

By Ibtisam Shiraz | June 23, 2025

Surgical optimisation has evolved from a clinical goal to an operational necessity in the rapidly changing healthcare industry. Healthcare systems must figure out how to provide safer, more reliable, and more affordable surgical care as surgical volumes climb, patient expectations rise, and value-based models gain traction.

Digital Health Transformation: Aligning with UAE Vision 2031

By Ibtisam Shiraz | June 20, 2025

The United Arab Emirates is not only envisioning the future of healthcare, but it’s actively building it. Guided by UAE Vision 2031, the country is accelerating a bold transition toward a digitally integrated, patient-centric, and value-based healthcare system. This transformation is driven by a powerful mix of emerging technologies—AI, blockchain, IoT, and telemedicine—and an equally strong commitment to cross-sector collaboration and innovation.