Alsubahi received a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management from the Faculty of Economics and Administration at King Abdulaziz University. The University of New Haven Faculty of Health Sciences awarded him his Master of Health Sciences degree in Health Care Administration. Over the years, he worked as a Patient Relations Specialist, Medical Report Supervisor, Head of Insurance, Outpatient Clinic Manager, and Duty Manager. His research interests include healthcare quality, value-based healthcare, issues related to health information systems, health insurance, and economics, including assessing decision-making behind the allocation of healthcare resources, services, and products, and exploring accessibility and affordability of healthcare.