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The 5th International Dental, Advanced Dentistry & Oral Health Conference & Exhibition, taking place from April 6 to 8, 2026 in Dubai, UAE, is proud to feature Mr. Omar Ali, a distinguished expert in healthcare policy and innovative pharmaceutical contracting. Mr. Ali’s extensive experience and groundbreaking work on value-based contracting for new medicines promise to bring valuable insights to this global dental and healthcare event.

About Mr. Omar Ali

Mr. Omar Ali is a former adviser to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), one of the United Kingdom’s foremost health technology assessment (HTA) bodies. His advisory role involved shaping critical decisions about the adoption and reimbursement of innovative medicines, placing him at the forefront of healthcare policy and pharmaceutical innovation.

Mr. Ali holds a PhD focused on Innovative Contracting with New Medicines, reflecting his deep academic and practical expertise in how healthcare systems can afford and integrate breakthrough therapies while managing budgets effectively.

In addition to his advisory roles, he has been a visiting lecturer at several renowned universities, including:

University of Lisbon

University of Portsmouth

University College London (UCL)

Barcelona Business School

He has also served as a keynote speaker at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) conference in the USA, sharing his knowledge with global healthcare leaders.

Currently, Mr. Ali is the Head of Payers at Verpora, where he leads a team comprising current and former payers engaged in pioneering value-based contracting models. He also hosts “The Payer Exchange,” a podcast series available on Spotify and Apple Music that explores payer perspectives on healthcare innovation, reimbursement strategies, and policy challenges.

Presentation Topic

At the conference, Mr. Omar Ali will deliver a compelling talk titled:

“Can We Afford a Cure: Paying for Innovative New Medicines with Value-Based Contracting.”

His presentation will explore the financial and policy challenges faced by healthcare systems worldwide as they seek to adopt innovative medicines without compromising sustainability. The concept of value-based contracting—where payment for medicines is linked to patient outcomes—offers a promising solution to balance cost and access.

Explore more about Mr. Omar Ali and his work here: https://dental.utilitarianconferences.com/speaker/mr-omar-ali-2

Key themes of his talk will include:

The rising costs of innovative therapies and their impact on healthcare budgets

How value-based contracts align incentives between payers, providers, and pharmaceutical companies

Real-world examples of successful innovative contracting models

The future of reimbursement policies in dental and broader healthcare settings

This session will be highly relevant for policymakers, healthcare payers, clinicians, and researchers interested in the intersection of clinical innovation and healthcare economics.

Why Attend?

The 5th International Dental, Advanced Dentistry & Oral Health Conference & Exhibition offers a unique opportunity to engage with leading voices like Mr. Omar Ali, whose expertise extends beyond traditional clinical dentistry into the broader healthcare ecosystem. Participants will benefit from interdisciplinary perspectives that highlight how innovative financing and policy mechanisms can drive better patient outcomes while ensuring sustainability.

The conference will also include a variety of workshops, presentations, and networking events designed to foster collaboration among dental professionals, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers worldwide.

Registration & Contact

Interested participants can register for the conference via the official registration page: https://dental.utilitarianconferences.com/registration

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