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CHI publishes revised DRG reimbursement schedule for private hospitals
The Council of Health Insurance released a Q3 update to the diagnosis-related-group reimbursement table. Cardiology and oncology bundles see the largest movement — up to 8% adjustment on select codes.
SFDA issues registration guidance for AI-assisted radiology devices
New pre-market notification pathway distinguishes decision-support tools from full-autonomy diagnostic AI. Applicants must submit clinical validation across three population strata.
NPHIES extends claims integration to licensed home-healthcare providers
Home care operators can now submit claims through the unified NPHIES gateway starting Q4. Previously restricted to hospitals and polyclinics.
Riyadh operator signs land agreements for three long-term-care facilities
Private operator secured undeveloped plots in Riyadh's east corridor for a phased build-out of 400+ senior-care beds over 24 months.
PIF-backed medical devices manufacturer closes SAR 850m expansion round
Local pharma manufacturing subsidiary raised an all-strategic round from three institutional co-investors. Proceeds earmarked for a second production line in Sudair City.
MoH publishes 2026 essential-medicines list revision
22 additions, 4 removals. The list now includes three GLP-1 formulations previously restricted to specialist prescribing.
Bupa Arabia announces value-based care pilot with three hospital groups
Two-year pilot ties reimbursement to outcome benchmarks in cardiology and orthopedics. Partner networks include HMG, Dallah, and a regional operator.
CBAHI announces mandatory second-cycle re-accreditation for tertiary hospitals
Facilities completing their initial accreditation between 2022–2023 must complete re-accreditation by Q2 2027 or lose CHI eligibility.
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