Alma Health: Using Technology to Manage Chronic Conditions for the Middle East 

Khaldoon Bushnaq is a man on a mission. As a co-founder of Alma Health, a healthcare technology company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), he is passionate about using technology to help people with chronic conditions manage their health and access healthcare providers.

A Vision for the Future of Healthcare

Khaldoon's passion for his work and his vision for the future of healthcare in the Middle East came through clearly in the interview. He believes that people in the Middle East deserve better services and technology that can transform their lives.

Khaldoon Bushnaq, Co-founder and CEO of Alma Health

He sees a massive opportunity for the region to become globally competitive and create markets that are as competitive as those in India, China, Brazil, Europe, and the US. "The elements for enabling this transformation are available to every entrepreneur today," he says.

Helping People with Chronic Conditions

Khaldoon's journey as an entrepreneur started when he was diagnosed with a chronic condition. He saw a clear opportunity to help people with chronic conditions in the Middle East through technology. The Middle East has one of the highest prevalence rates of chronic conditions in the world, and it is a top priority for governments, insurance companies, healthcare providers, and people living with chronic conditions.

Alma Health aims to help people with chronic conditions manage their health through technology and access to healthcare providers. The company is addressing the market cap of chronic disease management in the Middle East.

Alma Health's technology includes a platform that allows people to manage their health, track their medication, communicate with healthcare providers, and get reminders for appointments and medication. The company also offers telemedicine services, which allow people to consult with doctors remotely.

Alma Health's goal is to improve the quality of life for people with chronic conditions in the Middle East and create a sustainable healthcare system that is accessible to all.

Technology as a Tool to Bridge the Gap in Healthcare

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Khaldoon believes that technology can help bridge the gap between patients and healthcare providers and make healthcare more accessible and affordable. Alma Health's ultimate goal is to be a global leader in chronic disease management and to help people all over the world manage their health through technology. "We want to create a sustainable healthcare system that is accessible to everyone," he says.

Regarding the future of healthcare, Khaldoon believes that it is digital. He cites several successful digital healthcare companies, such as Livongo and One Medical, as evidence of the potential of the industry. He notes that the healthcare experience and services offered must be safe and centered around privacy and confidentiality to ensure consumer trust.

While outlining Alma Health's expansion strategy, he explained their focus on markets with high prevalence of chronic conditions, digital health-friendly regulations, and technology-savvy populations. The company has already expanded from the UAE to Saudi Arabia and plans to continue expanding globally. Khaldoon notes that regulation has not been a major hurdle for the company's expansion and that they plan to continue working closely with regulators to ensure compliance and build trust with consumers.

The Importance of Patient Privacy and Confidentiality in Digital Healthcare

In the interview, Khaldoon emphasizes the importance of patient privacy and confidentiality in the digital healthcare industry. He notes that Alma Health is HIPAA compliant, which means they follow strict US standards around data privacy and confidentiality.

Patient privacy and confidentiality are at the forefront of Alma Health's priorities, and the company adheres to strict regulations around data privacy and confidentiality. Khaldoon and Alma Health are expanding globally and working closely with regulators to ensure compliance and build trust with consumers.

Through Alma Health, Khaldoon aims to help people with chronic conditions manage their health through technology and access to healthcare providers. The company's technology includes a platform that allows people to manage their health, track their medication, communicate with healthcare providers, and get reminders for appointments and medication. The company also offers telemedicine service.