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AGENDA
GENERAL ASSEMBLY 18TH MAY 2017
15:30 – 16:00 Opening and Executive Committee Updates and Announcements
Rami Rajab, Chairman, Mecomed
16:00 – 16:30 Revised Code of Ethics presentation by Compliance Committee
Ghadeer Alyacoub, Compliance Committee Head
16:30 – 17:00 The evolution of commercial agency in the Middle East and Africa
Els Janssens, Baker& McKenzie
17:00 Close and adjourn
CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE Q’1 2017
➢ Organized a “special session” for members with regional regulators during the MENA MedTech forum with authorities and regulators, including SFDA, JFDA, Oman MOH and Egypt MOH
➢ Facilitated and participated in a Round-table with Iranian authorities Brussels
➢ Were represented in a round-table with Minister of Health, KSA in Washington DC
➢ Confirmed initiatives with KSA Chamber of Commerce
➢ Post-leadership survey, facilitated SAGIA’s meeting with MedTech Manufacturers in USA in cooperation with US Chamber of Commerce and AdvaMed
➢ Collaborated with SFDA and MOH UAE on revision of their Codes of Ethics
➢ Received a positive feedback on cooperating with MOH KSA on the same
EXTERNAL FOCUS
CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE Q’1 2017
➢ Increased Membership to 33 companies
➢ Further raised awareness by participating in the Arab Health jointly with the CVS and Ethical MedTech
➢ Successfully organized the 3rd MENA MedTech Forum on 8-9th March 2017, where engaged in improving gender diversity in the industry
➢ Revised the Code of Ethics to align with MedtechEurope
➢ Conducted legal trainings for members on the new commercial and labor laws in the region during the General Meetings
➢ Engaged in Value-Based Procurement project; planning a special training for members and launching a pilot with selected healthcare providers
➢ Launched healthcare maps of key markets (KSA and UAE), working on other geographies
INTERNAL PROJECTS
CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE
2017 Q2/Q3 PRIORITIES
➢Re-defining Mecomed geographical spread
➢Exploiting sources of income
➢Regulatory databank project
➢Launch of pilot project for regional data collection (orthopaedics)
➢Decision on adopting the revised code and initialization of respective communication programs
➢Continue differentiating MDDI from Pharma with key stakeholders
➢MEAT- Value based procurement workshop for members and selected accounts
MENAMEDTECHFORUM
2017
3rd MENA MedTech Forum, 8th & 9th March, 2017
Company DescriptionDubai Science Park Platinum Sponsor
Medtronic Mediterranean S.A.L Gold Sponsor
Johnson & Johnson Gold SponsorBecton Dickinson Gold SponsorSmith & Nephew Silver SponsorMedical Regulations Gate ExhibitorBoston Scientific Middle East SAL Exhibitor
Zimmer GmbH - Lebanon ExhibitorKinetic Business Solutions FZ ExhibitorRegistrations
Total AED 347,825.00
THANK YOU, SPONSORS!
STEERINGGROUPS
REGULATORY KPIs 2017
Priority Project Objective Completion
A Authorities attendance to MECOMED Meetings SFDA participation, Maghreb , Lebanon etc Ongoing
A Sub-Saharan Africa ExtensionMECOMED SubSaharan Africa extension in order to clarify local requirements, entry to market conditions and compliance to existing regulations while shaping for future
Q3'2017
B Product registration information bank
Data base for product registration & regulatory requirements
Q3'2017Include products and manufacturing sites
BPromote MECOMED through trainings, workshop and awareness meetings to region regulators and stakeholders
Strengthen Mecomed Brand Image
OngoingBuild transpercy & trust
STEERINGGROUPS
COMPLIANCE KPIs 2017Priority Project Objective Completion
AUpdate the MECOMED code of Ethical practice
Change nad update the code to refelct the new changes of stopping direct sponsorship,
May-17transparency, Educational grants,CVS etc.
ACommunication strategy for the new code
Prepare and develop the communication strategy for the new code on three levels:
Q'3Mecomed members, TPI,HCPs/GO
A Training materials for the code
Prepare training materails for Mecomed members
Q'3
B Conference Vetting System
Create a functional CVS in the MENA region
Q'2
B Distributors certification
Start working on the distributors certification
2018
B Interaction with authorities
Commence a dialogue with authorities on the industry ethical standards
Ongoing
STEERINGGROUPS
MARKET ACCESS KPIs 2017Priority Project Objective Completion
A PPP (Public Private Partnerships)
Understand Market Needs in terms of PPP08.03.2017-Completed
Share best Practice about PPP with the external stakeholders in KSA, UAE, Iran, Pakistan 12.10.2017- TBD
Organize Phase 2 workshop to educate the market about PPP
A Market Access Survey
Align the G&O of MA Committee with Mecomed membersCompleted, results
to be communicated
A Healthcare systems mapping
Understand the healthcare stucture and healthcare indicators of below countries and share with Mecomed members
KSA, UAE-completed
Update KSA, UAE Rest to be delivered
Create Iran, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Pakistan
AMarket Access sessions in the Medtech Forum
PPP presentation, followed by Panel discussion09.03.2017-Completed
VBP workshop
STEERINGGROUPS
MARKET ACCESS KPIs 2017
Priority Project ObjectiveCompletion
A Medical Devices Market Intelligence
Analysis of the market data and prepare meaningful reports for the use of Mecomed members Ongoing
Partner with QuintilesIMS to address the key challenges especially on the data
Focus on KSA and UAE geographies and from category perspective on Ortho and Stents
BMarket Access Platform For Mecomed Members
Building Market Access capabilities for the Mecomed Members: Sept' 2017
Whitepaper that defines the issues and challenges with market access in MENA region
BDHA Price Regulation & DRG Implementation
Understand the new reimbursement Model in Dubai Ongoing
Ensure the interest of the industry in the new model
positioning Mecomed as a key stakeholders with the DHA
C Value-based Procurement approach
Define a holistic approach for value based procurement
12.01.2017-Completed
Prepare a workshop at Medtech Forum, bring subject matter experts to educate the audiences (key internal and external stakeholders
09.03.2017-Completed
Launch VBP academy to educate Mecomed market access committee members on implementation strategies 18.05.2017
STEERINGGROUPS
HR KPIs 2017
Priority Project Objective Completion
A New markets
Sharing of best practices and reports for new markets, including salary benchmarks, hiring Ongoing
processes, cultural aspects, potential pitfalls
A Restructuring organizations
Sharing of best practices on organizational restructuring under the currently challenging Ongoing
and changing market environment
B Salary Benchmarking
Salary benchmarking and liaison with respective benchmarking firms Ongoing
Monitoring of HR trends amongst members
BBest Practices on Talent Development
Sharing of best practices on talent development through the engagement of Ongoing
internal and external contributors
STEERINGGROUPS
HR KPIs 2017
Priority Project Objective Completion
BBest Practices on Gender Diversity programs
Sharing of best practices on gender diversity implementation:09.03.2017-Completed
Prepare and conduct members survey
Organize key note speech and workshop during 3rd MENA MedTech Forum
C Liason with the Legal Group
Collaboration with the legal group on matters and ongoing updates related Ongoing
to HR legal aspects
C Staff retention
Sharing best practices on staff retention programs, considering cultural specific Ongoing
aspects of the region
STEERINGGROUPS
MARKETING KPIs 2017
Priority Project Objective Completion
A 3rd MENA MedTech Forum
Continue building Mecomed brand
01-03-2017- CompletedRecruitment of new members
Strengthening relationship with HCPs
B Mecomed in a Nutshell
Mecomed presentation to potential members
OngoingMecomed presentation to current members' Team
Corporate video
B Social Media
Build & Strengthen Mecomed Brand
Ongoing
B Websites Maintenance & NewsFeed
Update Members Logos
OngoingUpdate the Members Section with latest Committee Information
New platform + Regular updates
STEERINGGROUPS
MARKETING KPIs 2017
Priority Project Objective Completion
A 3rd MENA MedTech Forum
Continue building Mecomed brand
01-03-2017- CompletedRecruitment of new members
Strengthening relationship with HCPs
B Mecomed in a Nutshell
Mecomed presentation to potential members
OngoingMecomed presentation to current members' Team
Corporate video
B Social Media
Build & Strengthen Mecomed Brand
Ongoing
B Websites Maintenance & NewsFeed
Update Members Logos
OngoingUpdate the Members Section with latest Committee Information
New platform + Regular updates
STEERINGGROUPS
MARKETING KPIs 2017
Priority Project Objective Completion
C PR Activities
Strengthen Mecomed Brand Image
OngoingPromote Key Mecomed Events/Activities
C MedTech Regional Trends
Support MECOMED Members in understanding HC TrendsWorkshop on 18.05.2017
Position MECOMED as the Industry Leader in Identifying Key HC Trends
D Monthly EC Blogs
Strengthen Mecomed Brand Image
OngoingPromote Mecomed Members Activities
Establish Mecomed Position in MedTech
STEERINGGROUPS
LEGAL KPIs 2017Priority Project Objective Completion
A Position Paper - Company Reps in OR
Creating a binding guideline for all members on the dos and donts of company reps in Ors in the respective countries Q'4 2017
in order to mitigate legal risks and increase the visibility and credibility of the industry association
ATrainings for members during General Assembly
Educational support to members May-16
Oct-16
BSupport and Monitoring of Projects of other Groups
Identify the projects that need always input from Legal May 2017
C Liason with the HR Group
Collaboration with the HR group on matters and ongoing updates related to HR legal aspects/ Ongoing
Coordinating external presenters
C Legal sessions in the Medtech ForumConduct a combined workshop with Marketing during MedtEch Forum 2017
01-03-2017-Completed
For Conference Vetting SystemPlease contact:
Arwa AsiriCompliance Officer
+971 55 56 37 [email protected]
Mecomed Medical Technology Association Middle East& North Africa
Executive Office No. 01 | Floor 2Block C | Building No. 27 | Dubai Healthcare City | United Arab Emirates
+971 50 70 80 [email protected]
www.mecomed.com