29 September 2023
Singapore started tackling its ageing population early and yet is facing challenges. That does not mean others should not be learning from it.
Author: CodeBlue
26 September 2023
Letter
Managed Care Organisations And Third-Party Administrators: The Final Frontier In Primary Care — Dr John Teo
There seems to be no plausible reason why MCOs or TPAs, which can have such far-reaching effects on health care services and delivery are left unchecked and unregulated, but clinics and doctors are micromanaged and strangulated with unending requirements.
26 September 2023
Letter
Love Our Children With Healthy Affirmative Action Now (Part 3) — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Dr Abu Bakar Suleiman, Dr Tee Ee Siong, Dr Zulkifli Ismail & Prof Dr Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin
The optimal health and welfare of our children today will map the future wellbeing and prosperity of our nation.
26 September 2023
The integration of AI and surgical robots is not merely a futuristic concept, but a reality that is reshaping the very fabric of perioperative care.
25 September 2023
MMA urges the government to allow willing patients to make co-payments under the Madani Medical Scheme, as the combined consultation & med limit per visit is only RM70. MMA also wants ProtectHealth listed in MOH's TPA registry if the company is a TPA.
25 September 2023
Pharmacists are increasingly seen as critical partners in the multidisciplinary care team, addressing complex patient needs.
25 September 2023
"Experience over the past 20 years has shown that the MCO business model is that of cost control by 'rationing of care', not 'cost-containment'. It imposes rationing, exclusions, and limits choice, in order to control cost to increase their profit margin."
22 September 2023
Malaysia
Landmark UN Report Highlights Malaysia’s Mandatory Death Penalty Abolition For Drug Offences
A groundbreaking report by OHCHR cites Malaysia's repeal of the mandatory death penalty for drug offences. 133 NGOs, including Malaysian AIDS Council, support OHCHR's "pragmatic" proposal for the legal regulation of drugs, an historic first by a UN body.
21 September 2023
Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman says eliminating cervical cancer requires partnerships and collective action. "Our vision for Malaysia is clear: a future where cervical cancer is a rare disease and where women have access to timely screenings & HPV vaccinations."
21 September 2023
Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu recorded the highest drug addiction rates per 100,000 population, while Selangor, the most populous state, has the highest number of addicts, according to AADK. Drug addiction cases nationwide rose 27% this year.