Healthcare
Here are top three medical conditions driving medical plan costs
Aon said the global average medical trend rate will grow by 10.1% in 2024.
China’s anti-corruption campaign to have a long-term positive outlook for healthcare
It will encourage healthcare firms to adopt strict rules for future procurement.
South Korea and Africa discuss global healthcare workforce
Other discussions include vaccine and biotechnology cooperation.
Philippine gov’t OKs law putting up speciality health centers
The health centres will prioritise cancer and cardiovascular care, amongst others.
Smart hospital beds market’s CAGR to grow 14% from 2022 to 2030
Its revenue is seen to reach US$1.49b by 2030.
Bumrungrad and BDMS to benefit from Thai strong medical tourism
The hospitals’ revenues will grow 10% over the next five years.
Healthcare businesses urged to address these five AI risks
Amongst the risks are bias, misinformation, and privacy.
Majority of doctors in Southeast Asia ride the digital shift: study
91% of doctors are active in digital learning events
India to account for 18% of APAC's surgical sutures market
GlobalData finds risks in traditional suturing techniques for India.
Outlook uncertain for India’s generic drug makers: Fitch
The country is expected to retain its position as ‘pharmacy of the world’ despite challenges.
A majority of clinicians in APAC believes digital health tech is the future
With great power comes with an even bigger responsibility for the future tech-savvy doctor
Robot-assisted surgery set to triple in size by 2030: study
APAC poised to grow the fastest, likely to secure a quarter market share.
Singapore’s National University Cancer Institute welcomes new director
The outgoing director is exiting after nine years of service
New Primary Care Research Institute to boost SingHealth Polyclinics
The SingHealth Polyclinics and its partners will explore new models of primary care.
Supercomputer deployed for AI tool needs in NUHS
The Prescience supercomputer will train AI models that will enhance treatments.
VinMec establishes state-of-the-art clinic to serve Phu Quoc’s growing population
It offers efficient delivery through an integrated telehealth app and a variety of emergency procedures.