Strengthening Value-Based Assessment Systems for Enhanced Patient Access to Health Technologies in the Future Universal Health Coverage System in Egypt

Speaker(s)

Eldebeiky M1, Farag A1, Abdel Hamid M2, Ali M3, Zamzam S4, Elshishiney G5, Emara F6, Morsy H7, Lotfy L7, Tohamy A8, Ahmed A8, Abozeid E5, Dawood H9, Hussein M9, Ragab A9, Abdelmalak M9, Abdelmaksoud M9, Eldeeb S9, Faqiri M9, Korra N10, Abaza S11, Hren R12, Kalo Z13
1The Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement "UPA", Cairo, Egypt, 2GSMHAT, MoH, Alexandria, Egypt, 3Mersal, cairo, Egypt, 4Egyptian Drug Authority, cairo, C, Egypt, 5Ministry of Health, Cairo, Egypt, 6Health Insurance Organization, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt, 7Amana Specialized Medical Centers, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt, 8Egyptian Drug Authority, cairo, Cairo, Egypt, 9Johnson & Johnson, Cairo, Egypt, 10Syreon Middle East, Alexandria, Egypt, 11Syreon Middle East, Cairo, C, Egypt, 12Syreon Research Institute, budapest, budapest, Hungary, 131. Semmelweis University, Center for Health Technology Assessment; 2. Syreon Research Institute, Budapest, PE, Hungary

Presentation Documents

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the challenges and propose strategies for strengthening Egypt's Value-Based Assessment (VBA) systems. This will enhance patient access to health technologies within Egypt's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) framework, aimed for implementation by 2030.

METHODS: A comprehensive analysis was conducted, gathering insights from discussions at the 2nd annual conference of the Egyptian Association of Health Economics and a subsequent international workshop in Denmark. The research focused on the current state of Egypt's healthcare system, identified key challenges, and proposed strategic recommendations. Data was collected from various stakeholders representing different governmental sectors, to understand the multifaceted barriers and enablers for effective VBA implementation.

RESULTS: The primary challenges identified include economic instability, healthcare system fragmentation, lack of explicit VBA guidelines, and insufficient capacity for effective assessments. Key recommendations were divided into six areas: data availability and accessibility, harmonization of VBA processes, capacity building, leadership commitment, reducing brain drain in the public sector, and general recommendations. Proposed solutions include standardizing and digitizing healthcare data, establishing a national coordination unit for VBA, enhancing postgraduate training, and fostering public-private partnerships. Specific attention was given to the importance of integrating VBA into existing regulatory bodies to ensure cohesive healthcare policy development.

CONCLUSIONS: Implementing a robust VBA framework is crucial for Egypt to achieve its UHC goals by 2030. The recommendations aim to create an efficient and effective healthcare system that ensures equitable access to health technologies while maintaining financial sustainability. Strategic efforts to enhance data integration, harmonize processes, build capacities, and foster leadership and collaboration are imperative for optimizing healthcare outcomes in Egypt.

Code

HTA375

Topic

Health Technology Assessment

Topic Subcategory

Systems & Structure, Value Frameworks & Dossier Format

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