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International Journal Of Medical, Pharmacy And Drug Research(IJMPD)

Abu Dhabi Healthcare System- Diagnosis Related Group Perspective

Saeed Hussein , Dr. Immanuel Azaad Moonesar R.D.


International Journal of Medical, Pharmacy and Drug Research(IJMPD), Vol-2,Issue-1, January - February 2018, Pages 14-23 , 10.22161/ijmpd.2.1.2

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Abu Dhabi Health Authority legislates the Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) system as a payment method for inpatient hospital services in both public and private sectors. The purpose of this research policy paper is to provide an insight into the DRG system in Abu Dhabi Healthcare system in developing an understanding of the process involved concerning DRG including the legislative arm, the healthcare providers and the payers. Besides, this brief evaluates the DRG system from the end user, which is then, compared public and private healthcare sector where policy recommendations and associated implications are highlighted.

Health Insurance, Health Policy, Healthcare Systems

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