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ArticleFrontiers in health services2025

Health technology assessment infrastructure for emirates health services: a phased framework.

Suad Hannawi, Rita Ojeil, Abdalla Alnaqbi, Khadija Almarshoodi, Essam Alzaaroni, Abdulaziz Alzaaroni, Noor Almoheiri, Sondos Al-Salmi, Haifa Hannawi, Maria Al-Salmi and 1 more

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Suad HannawiAl Kuwait Hospital Dubai, Emirates Health Services (EHS), Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Rita OjeilMarket Access and HEOR, Carexso, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Abdalla AlnaqbiAl Kuwait Hospital Dubai, Emirates Health Services (EHS), Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Khadija AlmarshoodiAl Kuwait Hospital Dubai, Emirates Health Services (EHS), Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Essam AlzaaroniClinical Services Sector, Emirates Health Services (EHS), Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Abdulaziz AlzaaroniFinancial and Support Services Sector, Emirates Health Services (EHS), Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Noor AlmoheiriAl Kuwait Hospital Dubai, Emirates Health Services (EHS), Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Sondos Al-SalmiMohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Haifa HannawiAl Kuwait Hospital Dubai, Emirates Health Services (EHS), Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Maria Al-SalmiThe College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Sabaa Saleh Al-HemyariAl Kuwait Hospital Dubai, Emirates Health Services (EHS), Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Abstract

This policy brief presents a structured, phased framework to establish Health Technology Assessment (HTA) within Emirates Health Services (EHS), promoting evidence-based decision-making and optimizing healthcare delivery. The model emphasizes capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and transparency to enhance patient outcomes and ensure financial sustainability. It follows four phases: Phase 0 (strategy alignment, stakeholder mapping), Phase 1 (budget impact and disease burden analysis), Phase 2 (managed entry agreements, multi-criteria decision analysis), and Phase 3 (full HTA adoption with performance metrics). Key methodologies include budget impact modeling, cost-effectiveness, and cost-utility analysis. Evidence is drawn from registries, clinical databases, and pharmacoeconomic studies. The framework offers a scalable and sustainable roadmap for HTA in the UAE, supporting efficient technology integration, optimal resource allocation, and alignment with national priorities. However, the framework's successful implementation will depend on the availability of high-quality local data, sustained stakeholder engagement, and supportive regulatory mechanisms. Potential challenges such as resource constraints, fragmented governance, and variability in HTA maturity across the region highlight the need for flexibility and adaptive strategies.

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cost-effectivenesshealth technology assessmentimpact analysismanaged entry agreementsmulti-criteria decision analysisUnited Arab Emiratesvalue-based healthcare

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