Vienna:The Emirates Health Economics Society is participating in ISPOR Europe 2026, held in Vienna, Austria, from November 8th to 11th. The event gathers leading global experts, specialists, and decision-makers to deliberate on health economics, healthcare policy, and health outcomes research.
According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Sara Al Dallal, President of the Emirates Health Economics Society, is featured as a speaker in the main scientific program of the conference. Her involvement emphasizes the UAE's contribution to international scientific dialogue, particularly in a session focusing on the future of coverage decisions for GLP-1 therapies and their influence on healthcare policy and health economics.
The session, titled "From Value Assessment to Delivery Reality Integrating HEOR and Health Systems Perspectives in Coverage Decisions for GLP-1 Therapies," discusses the role of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) and healthcare system perspectives in shaping coverage decisions for GLP-1 treatments. It examines how healthcare systems can integrate innovative treatments, manage prescription and supply needs, ensure fair access, and maintain sustainable coverage.
The discussions underscore the critical role of health economics and outcomes research in supporting coverage and funding decisions. This approach helps healthcare systems balance the clinical value of new treatments with costs, enhances spending efficiency, and optimizes resource utilization.
Dr. Sara Al Dallal emphasized that the conference offers a valuable platform for knowledge exchange with international experts and contributes to discussions that shape the future of healthcare systems. She highlighted the need for medical innovation to align with evidence-based healthcare policies that ensure health outcomes, affordability, and fair patient access to treatments. Dr. Al Dallal further noted the growing importance of health economics and health technology assessment in supporting informed healthcare decisions as medical treatments and technologies advance and healthcare systems strive for long-term sustainability.
