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Gov’t reviews criteria for approving elderly healthcare voucher scheme
Gov’t reviews criteria for approving elderly healthcare voucher scheme
It will soon accept applications from Mainland hospitals.
Analyst says Malaysian healthcare stocks attractive but catalysts not enough
KPJ Healthcare is UOB’s top pick due to its ability to exit loss-making businesses.
Fullerton Healthcare and vendor face fines over data breach as hospital strengthens cybersecurity
A $58,000 penalty was imposed on Fullerton and $10,000 on Agape CP Holdings.
New assisted living site a giant step to advance senior living market: experts
The four concept bids for the site show expertise, creativity to grow this segment.
Manulife Hong Kong scales up China hospital network
It has expanded into more than 3,000 hospitals across mainland China.
First ever smart pharmacy vending machine in Singapore unveiled
The machine features teleconsultation services available during work hours.
MOH declares new fee benchmarks in Singapore private healthcare
The benchmarks are effective in moderating growth of private surgeon charges.
French development finance institution invests $35m to APAC healthcare fund
Proparco invested in Quadria Capital to provide affordable healthcare in South, Southeast Asia.
Singapore’s Temasek Foundation sets up S$100m endowment for maternal and child healthcare
The fund was named in honour of the late Richard Magnus.
Singapore health and wellness firm launches mobile app
The app has teleconsultation, online booking and live chat functions.
Younger Australians more likely to go into debt to pay for medical bills
Over 15.5% of Austalians polled have medical debts for themselves or a loved one.
Thailand can boost efficiency, lower costs in healthcare with wider tech adoption: report
The country ranked fifth in the global healthcare security index 2021, the highest in Southeast Asia.
Large hospitals outperform in Thailand as overseas patients drive profits in Q1: research
UOB Kay Hian said the rest of 2023 will be challenging for the entire healthcare sector.
Evercare Chattogram commits to filling healthcare gaps in Bangladesh
Evercare Hospital introduced multispecialty healthcare to the country’s second-largest city.
Logistics facility dedicated to Singapore’s healthcare sector opens
The 8,700 square-metre facility costs US$20m.
St Luke’s ElderCare to open first active ageing hub before HealthierSG launch
Singapore’s healthcare reform begins in July 2023.
Singapore hospital touts use of AI-powered stroke imaging tool
RapidAI can process imaging data in one minute, much faster than a 20-minute manual scan