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Find out who emerged as winners of the Healthcare Asia Awards 2019
24 May 19
Over 140 attendees flocked to the second awarding.
Singapore's top healthcare stocks average 5% YTD dividend yield
22 May 19
This outpaces STI's 12M yield of 4%.
Healthcare startup Biofourmis raises $35m in series B round
22 May 19
The proceeds will be used to enhance its AI digital therapeutics platform.
Zuellig Pharma and MedAdvisor forms Singapore-based joint venture
8 May 19
It will provide SMS-based digital adherence programs in Malaysia and the Philippines.
Singapore's top healthcare firm returns hit 14.7% YTD
8 May 19
The sector’s market cap ballooned thirteen-fold and stands at over $40b.
Bangkok Hospital Group's Michael Mitchell to grace the Healthcare Asia Forum
7 May 19
He will discuss how Thai hospitals can gain an international edge.
Australia's BlueChilli teams up with Enterprise Singapore to launch healthtech accelerator programme
7 May 19
Select startups will get access to tech development services and seed funding.
Price cuts intensify as China's GPO programme expands outside 11 cities
6 May 19
Drugs with two or more bioequivalence qualifiers are likely to face fierce price competition.
Dr. Phusit Prakongsai of MOPH Thailand to grace the Healthcare Asia Forum
29 Apr 19
He will discuss the impact of UHC policy and health technology assessment in Thailand.
Awal Bros' Dr. Aditya Nugraha shows how to ride the healthcare disruption wave
26 Apr 19
Integrity and the ability to adapt in this disruptive era will be the key for private hospitals.
Here's why you shouldn't miss the 3rd Healthcare Asia Forum Roadshow Series
25 Apr 19
The region’s top healthcare execs will talk about how to stay ahead of industry trends.
Bumrungrad's David Boucher to grace the 2019 Healthcare Asia Forum in Bangkok
24 Apr 19
He will talk about how Southeast Asia’s medical services can turn consumer-centric.
KPMG's Chris Hardesty discusses the future of healthcare with the private sector
22 Apr 19
Private sector involvement is key to designing and implementing UHC programmes in APAC.
Hong Kong's Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme goes live
22 Apr 19
Features include coverage extended to unknown pre-existing conditions and no limitations on ‘lifetime benefit'.
Dr. Joseph Mocanu shares why decentralisation is the choice for sustainable healthcare
22 Apr 19
He will share his thoughts on decentralisation of healthcare.
Pricing reforms threaten pharma investment in Japan
22 Apr 19
Fewer companies may enjoy full benefit of the premium under the new requirements.
Homecare booking portal CaregiverAsia ties up with on-call doctor app Speedoc
22 Apr 19
They will cross-refer their pools of healthcare professionals to one another’s customers.
Singapore PM warns that healthcare spending is rising faster than GDP
27 Mar 19
The government’s healthcare expenditure exceeds $9b a year.
China's State Medical Insurance Administration to unveil national reimbursement drug list in June
27 Mar 19
It suggests taking the 11-city GPO price for the related 25 drugs as the NRDL payment standard.
Healthcare spending in Malaysia to jump 50-75% for the long term: report
27 Mar 19
This comes as the government aims to be aligned with the WHO’s recommended healthcare spending of 7% of GDP.
Taiwan rolls out inclusive e-bike sharing programme for people with disabilities
25 Mar 19
Authorities heeded the call from its rapidly ageing population.
Taiwan turns to AI-driven tech amidst shrinking hospital counts
25 Mar 19
Preventive AI tech could offset rising costs that have axed hospital counts to 490 and added the financial burden on the elderly,...
Hong Kong Government injects $10b to set up public healthcare stabilisation fund
13 Mar 19
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
13 Mar 19
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
13 Mar 19
The Voluntary Health Insurance System will offer $1,000 in tax benefits to lure residents.
Bumrungrad's net profit up 5% to US$30m in Q42018 amidst medical tourism boom
13 Mar 19
Middle Eastern arrivals are back on track.
BDMS profits down 28% to US$66m in Q42018 as one-off costs bite
13 Mar 19
Earnings took a hit.
Bumrungrad Hospital positions for earnings boost amidst intensive care focus
26 Feb 19
Focus on intensive care may bolster sales 1-2% YoY to $590m (THB18.6b).
AAMG inks deal to operate clinics in southern China
26 Feb 19
It will provide healthcare expertise from Singapore, the US and Europe within the Hainan Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone....
Philippine government signs Universal Health Care Law
22 Feb 19
This gives Filipinos access to a full range of healthcare services.
NCS IT miscalculates healthcare subsidies of 7,700 Singaporeans
19 Feb 19
1300 CHAS members received lower subsidies due to the error.
Singapore Budget centres on senior population with a $6.1b fund
19 Feb 19
Beneficiaries will receive an annual medicine top-up of S$200 for the next five years.
India's budget allocation for healthcare rises 13.6% to US$8.9b in 2019
14 Feb 19
The government has been laying out schemes to support lower classes’ healthcare spending.
Singapore scientists further unravel ALS mystery in groundbreaking new work
13 Feb 19
It will drive future work to significantly slow down the disease.
Philippine health insurer reassures members amidst budget standoff
13 Feb 19
Government workers may be hardest hit.
Thailand boosts medical robotics investment through targeted incentives
13 Feb 19
The maximum corporate income tax exemption may vary based on medical robotics' targeted activity.
Singapore rolls out accelerated course for allied health professionals
13 Feb 19
It targets mid-career professionals.
ADB earmarks over $700m for health projects in 2019
13 Feb 19
Compared to $516m last year.
Chinese AI programme tracks childhood diseases "like a doctor"
12 Feb 19
The platform makes use of medical data like test results and health records.
How will China's new drug prescription policy affect pharma players?
8 Feb 19
The 30% cap on drug sales as a percentage of hospital revenue has been replaced by a rational prescription of drugs.

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