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iPMI Global Speaks With Sheldon Kenton, Group Chief Executive Officer, Global Benefits Group

iPMI Global Speaks With Sheldon Kenton, Group Chief Executive Officer, Global Benefits Group

In this exclusive iPMI Magazine interview, Christopher Knight, CEO, iPMI Global, met with Sheldon Kenton, Group Chief Executive Officer, Global Benefits Group. They discussed in detail the future development of Global Benefits Group, recent acquisitions, and the role of Further Global in the brand.

04-10-2022 iPMI Global

Interviews

iPMI Global Speaks with Sheldon Kenton, CEO, Best Doctors Insurance

In this exclusive iPMI Global interview, Christopher Knight, CEO, iPMI Global, met with Sheldon Kenton, CEO, Best Doctors Insurance. The interview covers the company's history, its focus on superior service delivery, its strategies for navigating the dynamic Latin American market, and its use of technology to enhance patient care and provide personalized solutions. Kenton highlights the growing demand for flexible and portable insurance plans and the importance of partnerships with top-tier medical providers, emphasizing Best Doctors' commitment to providing exceptional...

08-11-2024 iPMI Global

International Private Medical Insurance

iPMI Insights

Black Friday with iPMI Global: Save on 2 Major Market Research Reports

International Health Insurance 2024: The Future of International Private Medical Insurance (iPMI) The 2024 iPMI report on the international private medical insurance (iPMI) market, authored by Ian Youngman. The report analyses iPMI market trends, including growth drivers like high-net-worth individuals and international students, and the impact of partnerships and technological advancements. It also profiles 177 countries, 85 insurance companies, and 49 brokers/MGAs. The report is available for purchase in full or modular formats, with discounts for advertisers and subscribers. Accompanying news...

29-11-2024 iPMI Global

iPMI Insights

Global Factors Contributing to Rising International Private Medical Insurance Premiums

In this iPMI Global Insights article, iPMI analyst Christopher Knight reads Pacific Prime’s new iPMI report, which explores the global factors that are contributing to the rising cost of international private medical insurance. The report analyses trends in individual and family International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) premiums across 100 locations, highlighting key global and regional factors influencing these costs.

12-11-2024 iPMI Global

iPMI Insights

Analysing iPMI Premiums for Individual and Family Plans Across 100 Global Locations

Pacific Prime, a global health insurance brokerage and employee benefits specialist, has released its annual Cost of International Health Insurance (COHI) Report 2024, analyzing IPMI premiums for individual and family plans across 100 global locations.

12-11-2024 iPMI Global

Expatriate Healthcare Insurance News

Expat Employees in Middle East Call for Workplace Pension Schemes

A survey of 1,504 expatriate workers in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates has highlighted contrasting views on workplace benefits. While 84% of those surveyed cited the benefits offered by their employer as playing a role in their decision to move to the Gulf, there is widespread dissatisfaction with the region’s End of Service Gratuity (EoSG) system. These one-off severance payments, a common practice in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, are deemed insufficient for meeting retirement needs by 60%...

12-11-2024 iPMI Global

Country Guides

Everest Insurance International® Unveils New Health Insurance Partnership to Transform Employee Care in Singapore

Everest Insurance International has enhanced its growing Accident and Health (A&H) offerings with the launch of Innovator, an AI-driven international private medical insurance product that aims to redefine the standards of employee health coverage. The product is first available in Singapore and was developed in collaboration with DocDoc and AXA Life and Health Reinsurance Solutions.

10-11-2024 iPMI Global

Country Guides

Navigating the LATAM iPMI Market with Best Doctors Insurance

In the iPMI Global Regional article, we discover how Best Doctors Insurance can help expatriates, travellers and tourists navigate the healthcare systems in Latin America. We review the key themes and insights from an interview with Sheldon Kenton, CEO of Best Doctors Insurance, published by iPMI Global. The interview focuses on the company's position in the Latin American international private medical insurance (IPMI) market, highlighting its strategies, the challenges, and opportunities.

08-11-2024 iPMI Global

New Brand Identity for Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), a subsidiary of PureHealth, has launched its new brand identity, continuing its journey to further enhance patient experience. The strategic move reinforces SEHA’s trusted, unified approach to patient-centric care, which aims to support community wellbeing across Abu Dhabi.

SEHA’s new brand identity represents a unification of a network of more than 14 hospitals, 2,300 doctors, and 11,500 employees, working to provide better healthcare outcomes for communities in Abu Dhabi. Aligned with the vision of parent company PureHealth, SEHA is committed to guiding individuals through their health journeys and enhancing the quality of their lives and health spans.

Made during a ceremony at Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week in the presence of His Excellency Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and Her Excellency Dr Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of DoH, the renewed commitment to providing best-in-class, personalised care is part of a broader rebranding marking a significant milestone in SEHA’s efforts to redefine healthcare delivery standards. The event brought together dignitaries, Abu Dhabi Government representatives, PureHealth senior leadership, and SEHA officials, demonstrating robust cross-sector support for advancing SEHA's role in providing compassionate, personalised healthcare.

Her Excellency Dr Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of DoH, said: "In line with our leadership’s vision, Abu Dhabi is on a journey to becoming a world-leading healthcare destination that offers an unparalleled healthcare experience to its community members and beyond. This approach is being spearheaded by an ecosystem of national champions such as PureHealth, who are breaking new ground in personalised medicine, setting new standards of patient care and bringing new technologies to bear. SEHA’s rebranding signals another step towards the forging of a world-class model for health, wellbeing and longevity here in Abu Dhabi."

Shaista Asif, Group Chief Executive Officer of PureHealth, said: "Essential to PureHealth’s mission to achieve longer, healthier and happier lives for people in the UAE and beyond is the continuous reaffirmation of our commitment to patient outcomes and an unparalleled patient experience across our entire network. SEHA, with its strong heritage and legacy in Abu Dhabi, plays a fundamental role in this ecosystem and in our journey towards achieving longevity and excellence in patient care. We are immensely proud of SEHA's achievements and its significant position within the PureHealth network, especially in a key market like Abu Dhabi. The rebranding reflects not only our shared values and vision, but also our commitment to transforming healthcare delivery. Together, SEHA, PureHealth, and our other entities are set to continue leading the way in shaping the future of healthcare in Abu Dhabi, ensuring it is patient-centric and aligned with our core goals."

Saeed Jaber Al Kuwaiti, Group Chief Executive Officer of SEHA, said: "SEHA has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation in Abu Dhabi for over 17 years, establishing a legacy of world-class service. Our renewed commitment to patient experience represents a new phase in our journey as we forge ahead under the Trusted for Life banner. SEHA's refreshed identity, emphasising patient-centric care, is aligned with PureHealth’s vision for longevity. This change is a reaffirmation of our dedication to excellence, and inclusivity, and our role as a pivotal healthcare provider in the UAE, continually evolving to meet the needs of our community and enhance the patient experience."

Efforts to elevate patient experience are already underway, with new, state-of-the-art emergency rooms at both Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) and Tawam Hospital, which are equipped with the latest medical technology and staffed by a team of highly qualified emergency care professionals. The new emergency rooms aim to enhance patient intake capabilities and reduce waiting times, ensuring rapid and efficient treatment for all emergencies. By expanding these critical services, SEHA reaffirms its commitment to providing the highest standards of emergency care to the community.

In addition to the general emergency facilities which emphasised trauma and adult care, SKMC has made significant strides in paediatric care by opening a dedicated paediatric emergency room. This specialised facility is tailored for young patients, ensuring that children receive care in an environment designed for their needs. The paediatric emergency room is equipped with paediatric medical equipment, all managed by specialists in paediatric emergency medicine. This initiative highlights SEHA’s dedication to offering compassionate, specialised care to its youngest patients, making advanced medical treatment accessible in a child-friendly setting.

Finally, patients are now able to book appointments through WhatsApp and enjoy new evening and weekend clinics across several locations. The clinics are designed to provide flexible healthcare solutions, making it easier for patients to access medical services outside of traditional working hours. The initiative is part of SEHA’s commitment to enhancing accessibility and accommodating the diverse needs to the population, ensuring that quality healthcare is available whenever it is needed.

Serving millions of patients annually, SEHA stands as a healthcare leader, committed to enhancing patient-centric experiences and advancing community health. Through public health campaigns, free screening programmes, and educational workshops, SEHA actively promotes wellness, disease prevention, and healthy living, engaging individuals to take charge of their health.

Pure Health’s network comprises: 

  • SEHA (Abu Dhabi Health Services Company) – One of the largest healthcare networks of hospitals and clinics in the UAE
  • Daman (The National Health Insurance Company) – The UAE’s leading health insurer
  • The Medical Office – Overseeing Sheikh Khalifa Hospitals and healthcare facilities established under the initiatives of H.H. The President of the UAE
  • Rafed – The UAE’s largest healthcare Group Purchasing Organisation
  • PureLab – Managing and operating the largest network of laboratories in the region 
  • Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center – Specialist healthcare centre focused on cell therapy and regenerative medicine
  • One Health – Sales, service support, and engineering network that provides end-to-end medical solutions to a base of over 300 healthcare service providers
  • The Life Corner – Abu Dhabi’s first holistic pharmacy, serving the health and wellness establishment
  • Ardent Health Services – The fourth largest privately held acute care hospital operator in the US
  • Circle Health Group – The largest independent operators of hospitals in the UK

The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA) is an independent, public joint stock company created to develop the curative activities of the public healthcare system in Abu Dhabi. The company owns and operates all public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. SEHA is a PureHealth asset, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East.

SEHA is committed to the continuous improvement of customer care to recognised international standards and providing the community with world-class healthcare. SEHA operates 14 hospitals with over 3,000 beds, 70 ambulatory care, family care and urgent care centres, and three blood banks. Its facilities accommodate 117,162 inpatients annually, conducting 43,262 surgeries, and treat more than five million outpatients.

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iPMI Global is the leading business intelligence provider for international private medical, health, travel and expatriate insurance markets worldwide. Due to the nomadic nature of the international private medical insurance (IPMI) market, iPMI Global is an internet based news service for worldwide insurance and medical assistance professionals who need to understand the impacts of insurance and healthcare policy, regulatory, and legislative developments.

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