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Philippine private hospitals told to avoid reckless spending
Philippine private hospitals told to avoid reckless spending
The country’s healthcare claims could increase by 21% this year.
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Asian Hospital’s CyberKnife tracks tumours in real time
The robotic radiosurgery system cuts cancer treatment from 30 to five sessions.
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KTPH tracks patients, equipment in real time
The Singapore state hospital also plans to use passive RFID wristbands to find patients.
Automated system transports instruments for surgery at SKH
The system delivers ready-to-use instruments directly to operating tables.
Singapore’s state health workers need work-life balance
A pay hike just won’t cut it.
Island Hospital uses data-driven rehab to speed up recovery
The tech tailors patient exercises and gives real-time feedback.
Hospitals urged to bridge gap in women’s healthcare
Better investment in women’s health could boost the global economy by $1t annually by 2040.
Halodoc gives Indonesians quick access to skin doctors
The country only has about 2,500 dermatologists, many of whom are in key cities.
NUHCS training more surgeons on less invasive heart valve implant
TAVI targets a condition that often begins with a heart murmur.
The Medical City eyes wider access to liver transplants
Manila has a low transplant volume due to high costs.
Singapore told to harness medical tourism
It is missing out on the region’s lucrative market, which could grow to $172.1b by 2032.
The Medical City explores expansion outside Metro Manila
International expansion is not a priority now, according to its CEO.
Thomson Medical to open second fertility hub
The Singapore-based hospital operator has upgraded its hardware to meet patient needs.
Wearable tech is your heart’s new best friend
One specialist clinic in Singapore uses a Holter patch to cut face-to-face appointments.
Healthcare stakeholders told to push rule changes in Asia
Conflicting laws are increasing the operational costs of multinational companies.
Mahkota Medical Centre uses smart wards to speed up care
The system gives nurses an extra hour and 34 minutes per patient for caregiving.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital offers seamless sleep apnoea treatment
The Singapore hospital combines expertise from ENT, psychiatry, and respiratory medicine.
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