Healthcare Asia Magazine

Younger Australians more likely to go into debt to pay for medical bills
Over 15.5% of Austalians polled have medical debts for themselves or a loved one.
Thailand can boost efficiency, lower costs in healthcare with wider tech adoption: report
The country ranked fifth in the global healthcare security index 2021, the highest in Southeast Asia.
Large hospitals outperform in Thailand as overseas patients drive profits in Q1: research
UOB Kay Hian said the rest of 2023 will be challenging for the entire healthcare sector.
Evercare Chattogram commits to filling healthcare gaps in Bangladesh
Evercare Hospital introduced multispecialty healthcare to the country’s second-largest city.
Singapore hospital touts use of AI-powered stroke imaging tool
RapidAI can process imaging data in one minute, much faster than a 20-minute manual scan 
A peek into Hong Kong’s healthcare balance sheet
Chief Executive John Lee revealed developments in research and biotech funding.
Healthcare real estate gains popularity among APAC investors
Life sciences and senior housing were the top non-traditional forms of real estate assets in 2022.
Korea, US agencies call for global regulatory standards on AI-assisted medical product development
Overseas regulatory agencies will be invited to workshops jointly hosted by the Korean MFDS and the US FDA.
JD Health rolls out telemedicine service for skin concerns
It will use advanced technology such as AI to obtain a patient’s skin report.
Japanese pharma company buys US drugmaker for $5.9b
The US firm is developing a treatment for one the major causes of vision loss in aging adults.
German pharmaceutical firm plans new APAC bioprocessing plant in South Korea
Merck will use its Asia Pacific Bioprocessing Center for commercial manufacturing for its biotech and pharmaceutical clients.
This startup’s clinic software is the first to be fully compatible with HealthierSG
Galen Health is one of the vendors that joined HealthierSG’s SmartCMS Programme.
Growing home health market to bring in radically new digital solutions
BCG predicts a surge in new technologies and competition between ecosystems providing hybrid healthcare.

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Exclusives

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Healthcare Evercare Hospital Chattogram transforms healthcare in Bangladesh’s 2nd largest city
With a diverse talent pool, advanced facilities, and Western standards, the multi-specialty hospital aims to be world-class.
Healthcare AC Health seeks to ease the financial burden on Filipino cancer patients
US$55m invested in building multi-disciplinary cancer care hospital.
Healthcare Thailand’s BDMS expands healthcare business model through preventive care
BDMS provides wellness activities and explores healthcare services outside of the hospital setting. 
Healthcare HealthierSG lightens overwhelmed hospitals’ load and reduces healthcare spending
Healthcare reform in Singapore fields general practitioners (GPs) and family doctors to implement preventive care in communities.
Healthcare South Manila's apex hospital puts up dedicated facility for cancer treatment
Asian Hospital and Medical Center invests P300m (US$5.5m) in high-tech but affordable services for more cancer patients.
Healthcare Thailand hospitals step up IVF treatments to draw more Chinese tourists
Hiring more doctors, offering hotel stays, and wellness packages help boost medical tourism.
Healthcare 3 ways AI will stand out in healthcare delivery in 2023
Generative AI will help find suitable diagnoses, analyse large medical data, and provide seamless patient communication.

Top News

Younger Australians more likely to go into debt to pay for medical bills
Over 15.5% of Austalians polled have medical debts for themselves or a loved one.
Thailand can boost efficiency, lower costs in healthcare with wider tech adoption: report
The country ranked fifth in the global healthcare security index 2021, the highest in Southeast Asia.
Large hospitals outperform in Thailand as overseas patients drive profits in Q1: research
UOB Kay Hian said the rest of 2023 will be challenging for the entire healthcare sector.
Evercare Chattogram commits to filling healthcare gaps in Bangladesh
Evercare Hospital introduced multispecialty healthcare to the country’s second-largest city.
Singapore hospital touts use of AI-powered stroke imaging tool
RapidAI can process imaging data in one minute, much faster than a 20-minute manual scan 
A peek into Hong Kong’s healthcare balance sheet
Chief Executive John Lee revealed developments in research and biotech funding.
Healthcare real estate gains popularity among APAC investors
Life sciences and senior housing were the top non-traditional forms of real estate assets in 2022.
Korea, US agencies call for global regulatory standards on AI-assisted medical product development
Overseas regulatory agencies will be invited to workshops jointly hosted by the Korean MFDS and the US FDA.
JD Health rolls out telemedicine service for skin concerns
It will use advanced technology such as AI to obtain a patient’s skin report.
Japanese pharma company buys US drugmaker for $5.9b
The US firm is developing a treatment for one the major causes of vision loss in aging adults.
German pharmaceutical firm plans new APAC bioprocessing plant in South Korea
Merck will use its Asia Pacific Bioprocessing Center for commercial manufacturing for its biotech and pharmaceutical clients.
This startup’s clinic software is the first to be fully compatible with HealthierSG
Galen Health is one of the vendors that joined HealthierSG’s SmartCMS Programme.
Growing home health market to bring in radically new digital solutions
BCG predicts a surge in new technologies and competition between ecosystems providing hybrid healthcare.

Exclusives

Healthcare Evercare Hospital Chattogram transforms healthcare in Bangladesh’s 2nd largest city
With a diverse talent pool, advanced facilities, and Western standards, the multi-specialty hospital aims to be world-class.
Healthcare AC Health seeks to ease the financial burden on Filipino cancer patients
US$55m invested in building multi-disciplinary cancer care hospital.
Healthcare Thailand’s BDMS expands healthcare business model through preventive care
BDMS provides wellness activities and explores healthcare services outside of the hospital setting. 
Healthcare HealthierSG lightens overwhelmed hospitals’ load and reduces healthcare spending
Healthcare reform in Singapore fields general practitioners (GPs) and family doctors to implement preventive care in communities.
Healthcare South Manila's apex hospital puts up dedicated facility for cancer treatment
Asian Hospital and Medical Center invests P300m (US$5.5m) in high-tech but affordable services for more cancer patients.
Healthcare Thailand hospitals step up IVF treatments to draw more Chinese tourists
Hiring more doctors, offering hotel stays, and wellness packages help boost medical tourism.
Healthcare 3 ways AI will stand out in healthcare delivery in 2023
Generative AI will help find suitable diagnoses, analyse large medical data, and provide seamless patient communication.

Join the Healthcare Asia Magazine community