Singapore
Paving the way for the digital transformation of healthcare
Paving the way for the digital transformation of healthcare
Siemens Healthineers developed a cloud-based network called “teamplay” to meet the demands of a digitalised industry.
Singapore needs to control inpatient costs amidst high medical inflation
High medical fees still drive inflation even if it has dropped from 20% to 9.6% in three years.
NTUC Health unveils new nursing home in Singapore
It is the company's second and largest nursing home to date.
MEDLAB Asia Pacific returns to Singapore for its 5th edition
More than 4,000 medical laboratory and healthcare industry professionals expected to attend MEDLAB Asia and Asia Health at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Raffles Medical could lose $15m from Chongqing hospital
The hospital could open in Q4 2018 and get startup losses.
Health spending to reach $16.6b as Singapore ages
Middle aged Singaporeans are about to reach 2.3 million in 2022.
Healthcare spending will balloon to $10.2b this year
It will further expand in the next decade overtaking education expenditure.
Chart of the Day: Singapore's number of doctors in lower range for developed countries
The city state has 2.2 doctors for 1,000 people.
Singapore's hospital beds inched up by a measly 2.3% in the last decade
Bed to patient ratio is still unsatisfactory at 2.1-2.5.
IHH Healthcare to benefit from two new hospitals
It recently launched GHK and Acibadem Altunizade.
Healthcare sector hit by startup losses in Q3
On the upside, this means growth for hospitals as they expand in the next three years.
Healthcare Asia Awards 2018 now open for nominations
Firms can submit their entries until March 31, 2018.
How unmet healthcare needs in Asia Pacific must be addressed
Medical technology experts gather for Asia Pacific MedTech Forum 2017.
22% of Singaporeans have not had a health check in the last 12 months
Most rely on self-medication when ill.
Raffles Medical Group could lose $14m in 2018
It will incur startup losses from its new hospitals in China.
Medical technology experts to tackle impact of innovation in shaping patient outcomes
Find out what else is in store at the Asia Pacific Medtech Forum.
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.