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388 of the world ’ s oldest professions .
“ I ’ ve been in the healthcare industry for close to 20 years ,” says Balish . “ I started as a physician . In 2001 , I shifted to the business side and then got introduced to healthcare IT in 2003 .” As a medical professional and IT specialist , Balish is acutely aware of the need for synergy between a healthcare organisation and its IT solutions providers . “ There really needs to be an alignment between our vision and the country ’ s healthcare vision ; there needs to be an alignment between our roadmap and the client ’ s roadmap . The relationship needs to create synergy between the two organisations ,” he explains . A significant proportion of the work done by Cerner in partnership with the MOHAP is helping the organisation align its goals with those of the UAE ’ s Vision 2021 . Launched in 2010 , the UAE government ’ s plan centres around the social and economic development of the nation towards a diversified , knowledge-based economy . One that can “ compete with the private sector
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