Healthcare
Bumrungrad International Hospital shocks the market with $15 telemedicine consultations
Bumrungrad International Hospital shocks the market with $15 telemedicine consultations
New and existing patients can use Bumrungrad Anywhere to access over 200 doctors at the touch of an app.
Is Thailand, the poster child for universal healthcare, ready for telemedicine?
Bangkok’s heavy traffic is one of the factors heaping pressure on healthcare providers to implement on-demand digital care.
Migrant workers gain access to universal healthcare in Thailand
An estimated 1.5 million undocumented migrants registered with the Ministry of Public Health in 2018.
Metro Pacific gears for $2b hospital sale
The conglomerate plans to start the sale process in July.
Hong Kong medical costs up 9.3% in 2018
The situation isn't any easier for Singapore where costs grew 10%.
Public hospitals in Singapore snapped up three-fourths of tertiary admissions in 2006-2018
Private players were left to fight over the remaining 22-23% of the market.
Pioneer and Merdeka Generation seniors to get US$197.5m of MediSave top-ups in July
The top-ups will be given only to qualified seniors.
Singapore's healthcare expenditure to hit US$24.6b by 2020
Public healthcare allowances are tipped to grow at a 8.3% CAGR between 2016-2020.
Singapore's medical trend rate outpaced inflation 10 times in 2019
It is expected to rise by 0.1% in 2019.
How much are Singaporeans covered by public health insurance?
Nearly 7 in 10 are already covered by the Integrated Shield plan in 2017.
Hong Kong-based Zuellig Pharma buys Singapore healthcare startup Klinify
Klinify is being used by 800 doctors in Malaysia to manage their clinics.
China's retail pharmacies could bow out to GPO drug prices
The State Medical Insurance Administration is set to roll out its new NRDL and price negotiation list in June.
Malaysia hospital developments could uplift IHH earnings
It is also beginning to reap better contributions from Fortis.
Malaysia hospital developments could uplift IHH earnings
It is also beginning to reap better contributions from Fortis.
Clearbridge Health expands Hong Kong presence with 1,500 sqft clinic
The new clinic features a dedicated space to hold educational health talks for medical tourist agents and patients.
Government reforms to boost China's pharmaceutical sector: report
The sector is described to be “one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Asia Pacific region”.
Union Hospital bags Patient Care Initiative Award
Union's one-of-a-kind app forces a path in delivering medical information with a few clicks.
Most Read
1. Manulife extends partnership with CUHK Medical Centre 2. Singapore eyes 32 polyclinics by 2030 3. Narayana Health to open 1,100-bed facility in Kolkata, India 4. Why preventing diseases through adult immunisation is essential to keeping Singaporeans healthy 5. Gleneagles, Fosun Health partner for enhanced medical integration in GBAResource Center
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Awards
Apr
10
Events
Event News
PicoSure® Pro takes picosecond laser technology to unprecedented levels of performance.
Commentary
Why preventing diseases through adult immunisation is essential to keeping Singaporeans healthy