ITIC MENA: Modularity as a disruptor - pop-up hospitals

Andrea Maggioni MD, Ph.D, MBA, Director Global Health, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, spoke to attendees about how modular hospitals, or departments thereof, are changing the paradigm of how healthcare can be...

ITIC MENA: Cultural differences in assistance and healthcare

Experts in cultural behaviour in the healthcare and assistance sectors shared their experiences and advice for companies operating in the sector, highlighting the importance of understanding and communication across cultural...

ITIC MENA: Duty of Care roles and responsibilities of insurers and assistance companies

Operating in high-risk destinations comes with a high Duty of Care burden for international operators. Experts in this session discussed how local assistance companies are working in the MENA region...

ITIC MENA: The rise of cross-border care in the GCC

Expatriates and UAE nationals cross borders for care in different Emirates frequently, whether it is paid for by the government, a private insurance provider, or as a self-pay patient. The...

ITIC MENA: Regional insights - managing local cases

Soraia Arroyo Lynch, Director of Business Development & Client Accounts, GMMI, Inc., shared a case study that demonstrated the importance of patient management and screening patients prior to travel

ITIC MENA: Regional insights - benefits of accreditation

Local knowledge is invaluable in the travel assistance arena; experts in this session shared unique insights into operations throughout the MENA region, including the benefits of hospital accreditation for payers...