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14 September 2015 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
The American Hospital Dubai and its new Dubai Media City Clinic are now accepting patients under SAADA, the new health insurance program for UAE nationals in Dubai, which was introduced recently with a focus on screening, prevention and wellness. SAADA patients are being accepted through the American Hospital Dubai's agreement with NEXtCARE, a Third Party Administrator (TPA).
Under the agreement with SAADA, UAE national patients who are eligible for Dubai National benefit can visit the American Hospital Dubai or the new Dubai Media City Clinic and access a comprehensive range of medical procedures and services, including some wellness and screening checks, with the benefit of direct billing (subject to the conditions of the policy which may require pre-approval and co-payment).
SAADA (which means 'happiness' in Arabic) was initiated by the Dubai Health Authority and provides cover for the whole of the life of the insured and, in addition to health cover, includes mandatory preventive health screening. SAADA covers UAE nationals not covered by government health insurance programs in Dubai.
Mr Peter Makowski, Chief Executive Officer of the American Hospital Dubai, commented: "SAADA is a fantastic innovation that will not only provide valuable health insurance cover for UAE nationals in Dubai but, perhaps even more importantly, focus on screening and prevention and ultimately the
wellbeing of society. This is a great testament to the Government of Dubai's commitment to providing and ensuring high quality healthcare for its community. We have already started receiving a great response and a large number of inquiries from patients on the program. The American Hospital Dubai and our new Dubai Media City Clinic are proud to join the SAADA members network and fully support the aim of encouraging wellness across Dubai."
The American Hospital Dubai works with around 80 international and local insurance companies, directly or indirectly. Around half of all the hospital's patients are covered by insurers. Insurers also refer complex cases from around the region to the American Hospital Dubai, as a regional center with strong tertiary care capabilities, including comprehensive Cancer treatment, The Heart Center, and the Orthopedics and Total Joint Reconstruction department.
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About the American Hospital Dubai
The American Hospital Dubai is a 183-bed, acute care, general medical/surgical private hospital with a multi-specialty physician group practice, designed to provide a high quality, American standard of healthcare to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the people of Dubai, the UAE and the surrounding Gulf States.
The American Hospital Dubai became the first hospital in the Middle East to be awarded JCI accreditation in May 2000 and has successfully maintained its accreditation six times, up to April 2015. The Laboratory of the American Hospital Dubai was the first to earn accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and was accredited for the eighth time in November 2013.
The American Hospital Dubai has continued to expand to meet the demand for more personalized services, comfort and convenience, while broadening the services and deepening the level of expertise and care offered.
Recent developments include a new Radiation Therapy program using RapidArc technology and supporting the hospital's Cancer Care Department. The newly expanded Orthopedics and Total Joint Replacement Department now includes specialists in orthopedics, offering a comprehensive range of treatment options for adults, in addition to the rehabilitation services.
With the new facilities and services, the hospital continues its ongoing physician recruitment plan, which will extend the number of American Board Certified or equivalent practicing physicians at the Hospital, to well over 100.
The hospital's new bed tower is currently rolling out new facilities that will create an additional 197 beds in private rooms and suites, transforming the hospital into a 384-bed campus.
Issued on behalf of the American Hospital Dubai by WPR
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