Dubai Health has announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Rush University Medical Group (Rush), which ranks among the best academic health systems in the United States in terms of quality, patient outcomes, and safety standards. The agreement aims to enhance the exchange of expertise and experience to elevate the quality of healthcare in line with best global practices.
The agreement was signed by Dr Amer Sharif, Executive Director of Dubai Health and Director of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Dr Omar Lateef, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rush University Medical Group and Chief Executive Officer of Rush University Medical Center, in the presence of His Excellency Dr Alawi Sheikh Ali, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority.
The agreement aims to elevate the quality of health services and improve patient outcomes, support a culture of continuous learning, and facilitate the exchange of expertise. It also supports the research, innovation, and digital health ecosystem, applies international quality and safety standards, and develops the skills of cadres in the medical, nursing, allied health, and leadership fields.
On the occasion, Dr Amer Sharif said: "We take great pride in this partnership with Rush University Medical Group, which represents a qualitative addition to our journey towards establishing a healthcare model that elevates human health. This agreement comes to support the transformation of the healthcare sector by integrating the expertise of both parties to raise the quality of services and enhance patient safety."
He added: "This partnership will contribute to supporting our integrated academic health system by linking care, learning, and discovery, developing professional skills across various specialisations, and advancing the scientific research journey — all of which helps prepare qualified cadres to lead the future of the health sector and reinforces Dubai's position as a global centre for healthcare."
For his part, Dr Omar Lateef said: "We are proud of this strategic partnership with Dubai Health, which represents an important platform for elevating the quality of care, patient experience, and safety. It also opens broader horizons for knowledge exchange and integration of expertise, benefiting patients and contributing to an improved quality of life."