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Over one-third of Singaporeans cut back health-related expenses
Over one-third of Singaporeans cut back health-related expenses
TELUS Health said 65% curtailed their discretionary spending.
AI-powered healthcare intel to enhance treatment priorities in Malaysia
The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council is working with industry players to look at the best practices for AI.
APAC healthcare centres struggle with public funding for heart failure meds
The study showed the global economic burden of heart failure is at US$346.17b.
Vacant buildings to turn into hostel accommodation for SG’s foreign HCWs
The retrofitted rooms are for newly employed Singapore public healthcare workers.
IHH Healthcare grants approval for Agilus IPO plans
The timing of the IPO will be determined by Agilus and Fortis.
OUEH’s profit attributable to the company down nearly 80% in H1
Its revenue, however, increased 85% year-on-year (YoY) to $78.7m.
Keeping Mobile Health Apps Free from Bot Diseases
By 2026, Singapore will be a “super-aged” society, with 21% of the population aged 65 and above.
Manila Doctors Hospital weathers healthcare worker shortage through school partnerships
MDH’s Dr. Rodolfo Borromeo said hospital-school alliance ensures standards and seamless transitioning in hiring healthcare staff.
SingHealth expands digital twin tech use for surveillance of disease outbreaks
It is also testing the tech for workflow and facility planning.
Study shows lower-income seniors remain vulnerable to digital ownership
Older adults with lower income status may not own as many digital devices.
From bricks to clicks: Steps for APAC’s move to virtual hospitals
Investing in virtual care models will be more affordable than building new hospital infrastructure.
Thomson Medical Group OKs acquisition of Vietnam’s FV Hospital
The acquisition costs $517.1m (US$381.4m).
Evolving telemedicine encounters changing regulations, language barrier in Thailand
Healthcare providers need to adapt to new rules and changing consumer preferences for telemedicine.
Treatment planning system to be installed at Taiwan smart hospital
Taichung Veterans General Hospital will use a Sumitomo proton therapy machine.
Taiwan future-ready hospital sets ‘smart’ goals
Dr. Shih-An Chen shares Taichung Veterans General Hospital’s pioneering research, innovation, and education at Medical Fair Taiwan 2023.
PR status granted to over 1,200 foreign medical workers: MOH
They were granted permanent residency over the past five years.
Vendor View: Adopting AI in healthcare system? Build data frameworks first
Experts offer keys to building robust data frameworks for healthcare data and stakeholder engagement in the Asia Pacific region.
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