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Take an exclusive peek into Hong Kong Hospital Authority's daring big data push

Take an exclusive peek into Hong Kong Hospital Authority's daring big data push

A streamlined health app framework will soon be launched.

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Japan to build AI hospitals amidst doctor shortage

It could gear up manufacturers to develop more advanced equipment.

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Healthcare spending in Singapore is shifting from hospital-building to maintenance

The Lion City has a strong pipeline of hospitals to respond to booming medical demand.

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India unveils world's largest free health insurance programme

The scheme will cover over half a billion people.

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Malaysia's fledgeling elderly care pressured to cater to booming silver pool

Nursing homes are run mostly by charitable groups providing final stages of care to the elderlies.

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Singaporeans' stolen SingHealth data exposed to identity and tax fraud

The SingHealth cyberattack affected over 1.5 million Singaporeans, specifically 160,000 patients.

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Rapidly growing costs stunt Thailand's healthcare goals

Epidemiological changes, healthcare spending, and lack of integration persist.

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Malaysia poised to become ASEAN healthcare hub

Amidst rising costs, the country has been aggressive in pushing for better healthcare delivery.

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China's internet hospitals to grow rapidly as silver population balloons

Medical firms will partner with internet companies for online diagnostic services.

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Singapore on track to expand home and day care spaces for elders

It aims to add 10,000 local home care and 6,200 day care spaces by 2020.

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Extensive R&D boosts Taiwan's bid for Asia's medical tourism market

The exports of medical devices hit a CAGR of 8.6% to US$1.82b in 2015.

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Closure looms for 300 'mom and pop' hospitals in the Philippines

They’re being wiped out by larger healthcare players.

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Why Thailand is pressed to revamp healthcare

Analysts are bracing themselves for a gradual release of reforms soon.

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Healthcare sector hit by startup losses in Q3

On the upside, this means growth for hospitals as they expand in the next three years.

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Thailand's hospitals stuck in tech-cost deadlock

Patients expect innovation from their hospitals at little to no cost.

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Singapore's ageing population to comprise 1 in 4 of total citizens

By 2030, the number of citizens aged 65 and up will double to 900,000.

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China's health insurance sector reform to mitigate inequalities in coverage

Number of doctors per 1,000 heads have been raised to 1.88.

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