In Focus

Episode‑based care models reshape how hospitals package treatment and follow‑up.

This also comes as patients shift away from opioid-based treatments.

Most major healthcare companies reported satisfactory 2025 financial results.

Fragmented spending weakens oversight and blurs priorities.

By region, India is emerging as the fastest-growing market, with a 7% CAGR.

Integration capacity, not availability, now limits hospital innovation.

About 30% of adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.

The country continues to attract patients from Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

The awards programmes recognise top-notch healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and health tech pioneers for transforming care delivery across Asia.

Under the capitation model, SGH is paid upfront to keep 1.8 million citizens healthy.

The challenge is ensuring private capital drives growth without leaving access gaps.

It is also being driven by staffing shortages, amongst others.

BCG says attacks threaten patient care.

Medical costs in Singapore and the Philippines may rise more than 16% this year.

The Strait of Hormuz is the chokepoint of the market.

Government and private investment accelerates innovation.