M42, a health leader powered by artificial intelligence, technology and genomics, has announced a collaboration with the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) and Mastercard to unlock access to the UAE’s healthcare system.
With this collaboration, leading M42 facilities will now feature on MTA’s flagship platform, “Better by MTA”.
This platform, developed in collaboration with Mastercard, will simplify travel, payment and care planning for patients seeking world-class treatment in the UAE.
With global demand for medical tourism on the rise, the UAE is rapidly solidifying its position as a leading destination for patients seeking advanced, world-class care.
Ranked 9th globally in the Medical Tourism Index, Abu Dhabi is fast becoming a destination of choice for patients seeking advanced care.
Through this collaboration, international patients can now more easily gain streamlined access to M42’s acclaimed network of world-class healthcare facilities, reinforcing the UAE’s reputation for medical innovation and expanding M42’s international patient reach.
MTA is dedicated to breaking down barriers to affordable, transparent and high-quality healthcare worldwide.
The “Better by MTA” platform is designed to address critical patient concerns around financing and navigating cross-border healthcare, eliminating common barriers, such as payment security and logistical complexity.
Leading M42 facilities, including Healthpoint and Imperial College London Diabetes & Endocrine Centre, will be prominently featured on the platform and accessible to Mastercard users around the globe.
Dr Ali Anees, Chief Operating Officer of M42’s Global Patient Care Platform in the UAE and Bahrain, said: “We’re removing the obstacles that stand in the way of seamless global healthcare. This collaboration means patients all over the world can avail high quality healthcare, manage payments securely, and access one of the UAE’s top clinical teams, all in one place. Our goal at M42 is to remove barriers to world-class healthcare and deliver a smooth patient experience. This collaboration with MTA and Mastercard is another major milestone in how healthcare should work: simple, connected, and transparent.”
The "Better by MTA" platform is purpose-built to foster patient confidence by simplifying the international health experience.
It offers secure and transparent transactions, streamlined logistics, and end-to-end support throughout the patient journey, addressing common hurdles such as financial complexity and anxiety around navigating unfamiliar systems.
Currently connecting approximately 1.3 million global healthcare seekers each year, the platform is on track to serve 2 to 3 million by the end of 2025.
Gina Petersen-Skryme, Country Manager, UAE & Oman at Mastercard said: “At Mastercard, we believe that simplifying how international patients pay for care can help make healthcare more accessible across borders. Together with the Medical Tourism Association and M42, we’re advancing a more seamless and secure payment experience—one that fosters trust and confidence among millions of international patients seeking world-class care in the UAE.” -TradeArabia News Service
