Tag: full-paying patient (FPP)

7 October 2024

Origin Of FPP Service: FPP Wasn’t Intended As Private Wings — Chua Hong Teck

Chua Hong Teck, who was involved in setting up the full-paying patient (FPP) service, says MOH never intended to create private wings in public hospitals. He tells MOH to publish a thorough review of FPP before proceeding with private wings under RakanKKM.

4 October 2024

Letter

Private Wings, Public Concerns — Dr Richard

A doctor in MOH says that by promoting access to care based on the ability to pay rather than need, the RakanKKM proposal may contradict the fundamental principles of universal health coverage. It also incentivises sick care over preventive health.

30 September 2024

Malaysia

Doctors Warn Of ‘Dua Darjat’, Insufficient Beds And Staff To Expand MOH Private Wings

Five specialists and MOs from public hospitals say there’s no bed or staff capacity to expand private wings under RakanKKM. They warn of worsening “dua darjat” that’s already occurring in the FPP service, like same-day CT scans only for FPP patients.

27 September 2024

Letter

Private Wings In Government Hospitals: A Pathetic Knee Jerk Response — Dr Jeyakumar Devaraj

“The public health care system, in a very real way, defines the ‘soul’ of the nation. Any measure that degrades the public health care system is a red line for not only PSM, but also many civil society groups.” — PSM chair Dr Jeyakumar on RakanKKM.

26 September 2024

Letter

We Require A Better Solution Than The FPP Scheme For Our Health Services — Dr Amar-Singh HSS

Health care professionals should be given better conditions, environments, and support that can allow them to focus fully on their jobs and not worry about resources for patients or their families' needs.

26 September 2024

Malaysia

Public Pushback Swells Against Perceived Privatisation Of MOH

Ordinary Malaysians have begun opposing the expansion of private wings or the FPP service in MOH, perceiving the new RakanKKM programme as privatisation of the overworked public health care system that will inevitably prioritise paying over poor patients.

24 September 2024

Letter

RakanKKM Must Not Compromise Public Service, Overwork MOH Staff — Hartal Doktor Kontrak

Hartal urges MOH to ensure that the expansion of private wings under RakanKKM does not jeopardise the public service, as some specialists may prioritise FPP over public duties. Junior doctors and nurses may face overwork from FPP service, due to shortages.

24 September 2024

Letter

Health Care Cannot Remain Free: A Case For Private Wings In Government Hospitals — Klang Valley Medical Officer

A Klang Valley MO supports the expansion of private wings in public hospitals under RakanKKM, saying health care cannot remain free. Private wings can offer patients better medication and improve compliance, while specialist doctors get fair compensation.

19 September 2024

Malaysia

Bukit Gasing Rep Backs MOH ‘Private Wings’ For Specialist Retention

Bukit Gasing rep Rajiv Rishyakaran endorses the planned expansion of private wings in government hospitals as a way to retain specialists. But he says Rakan MOH isn't health care financing reform, with "puny" revenue raised from the current FPP service.

18 September 2024

Malaysia

Minister Plans ‘Private Wing’ Expansion In MOH Hospitals

In Geneva, Dr Dzul unveils plans to expand "private wings" or the FPP service in MOH hospitals to generate income and retain specialists; a special-purpose vehicle (SPV) will create the private wings targeting the M40. This new programme is called Rakan MOH.

Tag: full-paying patient (FPP)

Origin Of FPP Service: FPP Wasn’t Intended As Private Wings — Chua Hong Teck

Private Wings, Public Concerns — Dr Richard

Doctors Warn Of ‘Dua Darjat’, Insufficient Beds And Staff To Expand MOH Private Wings

Private Wings In Government Hospitals: A Pathetic Knee Jerk Response — Dr Jeyakumar Devaraj

We Require A Better Solution Than The FPP Scheme For Our Health Services — Dr Amar-Singh HSS

Public Pushback Swells Against Perceived Privatisation Of MOH

RakanKKM Must Not Compromise Public Service, Overwork MOH Staff — Hartal Doktor Kontrak

Health Care Cannot Remain Free: A Case For Private Wings In Government Hospitals — Klang Valley Medical Officer

Bukit Gasing Rep Backs MOH ‘Private Wings’ For Specialist Retention

Minister Plans ‘Private Wing’ Expansion In MOH Hospitals

Dr Tay Tien Yaa’s Suicide Has Exposed Flaws In Health Care System — Members Of The Board Of Visitors Of Putrajaya Hospital

Doctors Warn Of ‘Dua Darjat’, Insufficient Beds And Staff To Expand MOH Private Wings

RakanKKM Must Not Compromise Public Service, Overwork MOH Staff — Hartal Doktor Kontrak

What A Middle Class Couple Expects From MOH Private Wings

Health Care Cannot Remain Free: A Case For Private Wings In Government Hospitals — Klang Valley Medical Officer