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Medical costs in APAC to rise over the long term - report
Nearly 60% of the region expects a cost increase.
Hong Kong Health Bureau to begin chronic disease scheme
Residents aged 45 and above can enrol for the screening starting 13 November.
Patient access programme for healthcare professionals expand in Thailand
Specifically, its five patient access programmes were launched in Thailand.
Raffles Medical’s ramp-up in revenue in China slower than expected
The hospital’s gestation losses from China cities will likely persist.
Australia’s MyMedicare allows patients to see the same GP and healthcare team
The new voluntary registration formalises the relationship between doctors and patients.
Genertec Universal Medical’s earnings saved by healthcare business
Its finance business experienced weak growth due to high US dollar interest rate.
DocMed to raise S$30m in upcoming Series B round
The healthtech firm is expecting to expand its footprint in other ASEAN markets.
South Korea nominated as member of WHO’s executive board
It was voted as one of the two WHO executive board members which begins May 2024.
Korean gov’t launches Bio-Health Innovation Commission to support AI and nanotech growth
This will address the challenges of fragmented government policies in bio-health tasks.
World Bank US$120m funding to benefit Bangladesh’s pregnant women
The fund will also improve the nutrition of moms with children aged under four.
Healthtech market in India to grow US$35b by 2030
E-pharmacy will have a market share of US$412b in 2030 from US$1.1b in 2022.
Indian healthcare value pools to extend to US$450b by 2030
IP delivery stands as the highest contributor to the healthcare pool.
TMC Life Sciences reports 27% surge in profit before taxes in FY 2023
The total profit increased to RM40.9m compared to the previous fiscal year.

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Healthcare OUE Healthcare poised to capture foreign patient demand for specialist care services
The healthcare group recently partnered with three medical specialist groups including two leading respiratory and cardiothoracic surgery specialist practices.
iClaim boosts Thailand’s health insurance claims in 10 seconds
IT expert Piyawat Maneenual sets up a game-changing platform that allows data transfer from hospitals to insurance companies in real-time.
HIMSS provides guidance for digital healthcare in Asia-Pacific
The global non-profit devises ‘maturity models’ to measure and advance healthcare technology on a global scale.
Thomson Hospital sets fine example for healthcare digital transformation
eHealthcare development requires a strong process foundation, a strategic budget and collaboration, says Thomson Hospital expert.
Healthcare SATA CommHealth provides care for ‘underserved’ ageing Singaporeans
Over $500,000 from the government’s Health Endowment Fund fuels SATA CommHealth’s Doctor-On-Wheels.
China Medical University Hospital’s AI solutions reduce staff workload and save more patients
The AI ​medical system cuts nurse input time from 30 minutes to 10 minutes by converting medical notes from voice to text.
Healthcare APAC healthcare data must have ‘disability markers’ for better patient outcomes
The specification in data helps healthcare providers and policymakers improve care for disabled people, increasing patients’ life expectancy.

Top News

Medical costs in APAC to rise over the long term - report
Nearly 60% of the region expects a cost increase.
Hong Kong Health Bureau to begin chronic disease scheme
Residents aged 45 and above can enrol for the screening starting 13 November.
Patient access programme for healthcare professionals expand in Thailand
Specifically, its five patient access programmes were launched in Thailand.
Raffles Medical’s ramp-up in revenue in China slower than expected
The hospital’s gestation losses from China cities will likely persist.
Australia’s MyMedicare allows patients to see the same GP and healthcare team
The new voluntary registration formalises the relationship between doctors and patients.
Genertec Universal Medical’s earnings saved by healthcare business
Its finance business experienced weak growth due to high US dollar interest rate.
DocMed to raise S$30m in upcoming Series B round
The healthtech firm is expecting to expand its footprint in other ASEAN markets.
South Korea nominated as member of WHO’s executive board
It was voted as one of the two WHO executive board members which begins May 2024.
Korean gov’t launches Bio-Health Innovation Commission to support AI and nanotech growth
This will address the challenges of fragmented government policies in bio-health tasks.
World Bank US$120m funding to benefit Bangladesh’s pregnant women
The fund will also improve the nutrition of moms with children aged under four.
Healthtech market in India to grow US$35b by 2030
E-pharmacy will have a market share of US$412b in 2030 from US$1.1b in 2022.
Indian healthcare value pools to extend to US$450b by 2030
IP delivery stands as the highest contributor to the healthcare pool.
TMC Life Sciences reports 27% surge in profit before taxes in FY 2023
The total profit increased to RM40.9m compared to the previous fiscal year.

Exclusives

Healthcare OUE Healthcare poised to capture foreign patient demand for specialist care services
The healthcare group recently partnered with three medical specialist groups including two leading respiratory and cardiothoracic surgery specialist practices.
iClaim boosts Thailand’s health insurance claims in 10 seconds
IT expert Piyawat Maneenual sets up a game-changing platform that allows data transfer from hospitals to insurance companies in real-time.
HIMSS provides guidance for digital healthcare in Asia-Pacific
The global non-profit devises ‘maturity models’ to measure and advance healthcare technology on a global scale.
Thomson Hospital sets fine example for healthcare digital transformation
eHealthcare development requires a strong process foundation, a strategic budget and collaboration, says Thomson Hospital expert.
Healthcare SATA CommHealth provides care for ‘underserved’ ageing Singaporeans
Over $500,000 from the government’s Health Endowment Fund fuels SATA CommHealth’s Doctor-On-Wheels.
China Medical University Hospital’s AI solutions reduce staff workload and save more patients
The AI ​medical system cuts nurse input time from 30 minutes to 10 minutes by converting medical notes from voice to text.
Healthcare APAC healthcare data must have ‘disability markers’ for better patient outcomes
The specification in data helps healthcare providers and policymakers improve care for disabled people, increasing patients’ life expectancy.

Join the Healthcare Asia Magazine community