Artificial Intelligence in Health Policy A Global Perspective

Introduction: Artificial Intelligence has become the new frontier for digital transformation. For healthcare, AI brings a paradigm shift, powered by increasing healthcare data availability and the rapid progress of analytics techniques globally. Objective: Several hypotheses are set forward to design a policy framework for AI technologies was discussed. This review also suggests a framework that we reflect is a better case involving "responsible AI" and "permission less innovation." Methodology: In this perspective review, AI insights into countries such as the USA, UAE, UK, and the European Union using secondary research. Results: Policy recommendations would impact multiple stakeholders in the value chain. The efficient and responsible use of AI tools would mean culture, data management, technology shifts in the industry, and required up-grading and training professionals for better coordinatio

The Role of UAE Health Professionals in Maternal and Child Health Policy

Maternal and child health (MCH) mortality is a formidable challenge for health systems around the world according to the World Health Organization. Health professionals and practitioners within the United Arab Emirates were studied to determine the extent they were involved in the policy-making process, and the potential impact that analysis may have on new or revised MCH policies. Research on MCH policy-making and development processes are limited. The Andersen model of healthcare services utilization provides an appropriate framework for this research, enabling the analysis that influences the policy-making process in the area of MCH. Independent variables included nationality, education, work experience, and organizational support, and the dependent variable included policy-making process. The quantitative methodology included the data collection from a sample of 380 health professionals and practitioners. The results of the study revealed statistical correlations where the most significant predictor of policy-making was organizational support, which explained the 42% variation in policy-making. This predictor was followed by nationality and education. The research adds value for decision-makers when considering and evaluating the extent of MCH policy, laws and regulations, current challenges, and strategies. The research findings could positively influence decision makers\u27 action plan in formulating new guidelines, public policies, and strategies for the development of maternal and child health across the UAE region. Future research should aim to include other factors that may have an influence on the policy-making process

A Theory o f Market- Based Sustainability : Integrating Economics-Based Supply a nd Demand Theory with Doing Good, Warm Glow, and Price Fairness

A variety of entities are increasingly concerned with sustainability (e.g., customers, firms), and these entities will often increase their sustainability actions if there is a performance and/or quality-of-life incentive to do so. But such a simplistic portrayal of sustainability leaves out the boundaries of what firms would opt to do given certain market conditions and what customers (and other stakeholders) would be willing to sacrifice, if anything, to be sustainable. In response, we develop a theory of market-based sustainability and delineate its core tenets. The theory facilitates a deeper analysis of sustainability actions for firms and customers (but also other primary and secondary stakeholders) – via a focus on sustainability levels and changes – involving direct (doing good), indirect (warm glow), and synergy-related sustainability impacts as well as price fairness. Without such integrative theorizing, firms will likely allocate cost estimates (and price points) that are too high for the undertaken sustainability actions or impact estimates that are too low, or both, instead of achieving a maximum point of sustainability yield

Health economic principles in the UAE

The demand for health care insurance exists because of the uncertainty associated with an individual’s state of health and the risk of very large expenditures in the case of illness and sickness (Dewar, 2010). The health insurance usually provides risk sharing between the insured and insurer, pooling risks among the insured, and sometimes risk sharing between the insurer and the healthcare providers (Getzen, 2010). In other words, people buy insurance because they are risk-averse. Sometimes there may be a demand for health care insurance without a need. On the other hand, there may be a need and not demand for health insurance due to supply factors such as the availability of the services to meet the needs (Johnson-Lans, 2006). This demand of health insurance simply means that it is the willingness and ability to pay for health care. The factors that create the demand for insurance would include the cost or price of health care, income levels, social status and education (Morris, Devlin & Parkin, 2007)

Advanced technology investment company (ATIC): a destination global champion

Subject area – Emiratisation, dual bottom-line, destination policy making and strategic development, ecosystem perspective and human capital. Study level/applicability – This case is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying policy; strategy and human resources. Practitioners from the human resource industry, government sector and destination marketing may also benefit from the case. Case overview – ATIC is an investment company with a dual bottom line mandate. This means besides the financial objective it has for its investors (which is largely the Government of Abu Dhabi), it must contribute to socio-economic objectives outlined by the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030. For this perspective, ATIC had developed a unique approach looking at the “Ecosystem” perspective. Some key areas are destination development as an advanced technology hub and human capital development or “Emiratisation”. All these are key to long-term success of the country as the Middle East North Africa region has one of the youngest populations and an increasing unemployment rate. Most government organizations are saturated and it is vital that nationals start working and performing in the private sector. This case outlines the plans and efforts of ATIC towards those goals. Expected learning outcomes – Management of “Emiratisation” at policy and implementation; scenario planning and strategy management especially looking at advanced technology sector; organizational values – development and implementation at recruitment and marketing; destination marketing and policy looking at the case of Abu Dhabi, stakeholder management

Teaching notes: EnviroServe: the green company in the United Arab Emirates

The importance of reverse logistics that deals with return of end-of-life (EOL) products from end users to retailers, manufacturers and suppliers for refurbishment, remanufacture and recycling (Chan & Chan, 2008; Li & Olorunniwo, 2008; Stock, Speh, & Shear, 2002; Srivastava, 2008; Lau & Wang, 2009) is quite high. Traditionally businesses were not held responsible for the product after use by the consumer. But, with growing stakeholder expectations in the area of corporate social responsibility and sustainability, businesses are more conscious about managing their social and environmental impacts. Today businesses are beginning to look at reverse logistics not only in terms of economic impacts but also environmental impacts. While consumers and other stakeholders want businesses to be more responsible in the way the product is produced such as to minimise waste production, the expectations have also changed to recovery of products after use in order to reduce cost and environmental impact of recycling. Businesses are becoming more responsible about collecting, reusing, refurbishing or dismantling used products to minimise environmental damage

Teaching Notes: Noor Dubai: managing blindness In developing countries

Dr Manal Taryam, the Chief Executive Officer was discussing with Ms Shurooq Al Banna, Marketing Specialist, the achievements and challenges faced at Noor Dubai over the past 3 years. The problem facing these decision-makers is the prioritization of their resources to support logistics management, operations, human resources, funding and educational issues