Healthcare
Taiwan's medical device manufacturers squeeze big data analytics into portable machines
Taiwan's medical device manufacturers squeeze big data analytics into portable machines
Predictive and personalised patient monitoring systems can cut down mortality rates by close to 25%.
This is how tech startups are revolutionising Asian healthcare
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Can the newly signed Universal Healthcare Bill save Philippines' dying ‘mom and pop' hospitals?
This will have repercussions with the private hospitals depending on early release of reimbursement claims or number of denials of payments.
Taiwan rolls out inclusive e-bike sharing programme for people with disabilities
Authorities heeded the call from its rapidly ageing population.
Taiwan turns to AI-driven tech amidst shrinking hospital counts
Preventive AI tech could offset rising costs that have axed hospital counts to 490 and added the financial burden on the elderly, experts said.
Hong Kong Government injects $10b to set up public healthcare stabilisation fund
The Hong Kong Genome Institute will also be established to promote the clinical application research on genomic medicine.
Healthcare startup Halodoc raises US$65m in a series B funding round
The firm plans to use the funds to fuel its technology and infrastructure in Indonesia.
Hong Kong insurers gear for $1.27b national health insurance programme
The Voluntary Health Insurance System will offer $1,000 in tax benefits to lure residents.
This is how tech startups are revolutionising Asian healthcare
An app provides personalised in-depth consultations with just one click. Patients are always taught never to look up their symptoms online, lest they...
Bangkok Chain Hospital's net profit slides 25% to US$8.5m as social security revenues drop
Adjusted payment terms hit its bottomline. Bangkok Chain Hospital reported a 25% drop in its net profit to US$D8.5m (THB268m) in Q4, dragged by lower...
Bumrungrad's net profit up 5% to US$30m in Q42018 amidst medical tourism boom
Middle Eastern arrivals are back on track.
BDMS profits down 28% to US$66m in Q42018 as one-off costs bite
Earnings took a hit.
Nominations open for SBR Listed Companies Awards 2019
The search is on for the best listed companies in Singapore.
WeDoctor Greater Bay Area Healthcare platform launches Foshan Base
Hong Kong and Macau residents can communicate with the doctors at the Foshan Hospital of TCM through the internet hospital.
Hong Kong's healthcare spending may double to $315b by 2033
Hospital-based care accounted for total health expenditure of $9.57b in 2018.
Bumrungrad Hospital positions for earnings boost amidst intensive care focus
Focus on intensive care may bolster sales 1-2% YoY to $590m (THB18.6b).
AAMG inks deal to operate clinics in southern China
It will provide healthcare expertise from Singapore, the US and Europe within the Hainan Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone.
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