Amira M. Kamel https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8305-0684

Abstract

Healthcare systems in the Middle East face critical challenges, including a growing burden of non-communicable diseases, systemic inefficiencies, and limited integration of transformative innovations such as Real-World Evidence (RWE), scientific research, and AI-powered predictive analytics. This policy paper advocates for Value-Based Medicine (VBM) as a transformative framework to address these challenges. By merging RWE with scientific research and leveraging AI, VBM enhances clinical decision-making, optimizes resource utilization, and improves patient outcomes. The paper outlines innovative solutions supported with actionable strategies to strengthen research ecosystems, reform healthcare policies, foster public-private partnerships, and establish sustainable infrastructures aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being). Additionally, it evaluates alternative approaches, including Fee-for-Service (FFS) models with enhanced regulation and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with centralized systems. Through a comparative analysis, the paper demonstrates why VBM is the most effective and sustainable model for transforming healthcare systems in the MENA region.

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Keywords

Healthcare research
Value-based healthcare
Personalized healthcare
Healthcare
Innovation

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How to Cite
Kamel, A. M. . (2026). Advancing Value-Based Healthcare Through Evidence-Driven Practices, Real-World Data, and AI Technologies: Bridging Research and Reality. Academic Network for Development Dialogue (ANDD) Paper Series, 3(3). https://doi.org/10.29117/andd.2025.017
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