general practitioners (GPs) Archives

18 September 2023

Open Letter To PM Anwar: Government Must Regulate MCOs To Safeguard Patient Safety And Ensure Quality Of Care – 13 Medical Practitioners’ Groups

In an open letter to PM Anwar Ibrahim, 13 medical practitioners' groups call for an MCO Act to regulate managed care organisations. They say MCOs' business model will likely breach laws like the Medical Act and PHFSA, and affect patient safety and care.

14 September 2023

Malaysia

‘Modify’ Treatment Plan Means Prescribing Generics, Minister’s Advisor Tells Madani Panel GPs

Health Minister's special advisor Dr Kelvin Yii says ProtectHealth's suggestion for Madani Medical Scheme panel GPs to "modify" treatment plans for cost containment means prescribing cheaper generics. He claims the price list is based on "average costs''.

28 August 2023

Malaysia

Funds For Madani Medical Scheme Likely Insufficient: Galen Centre

Galen Centre CEO Azrul Mohd Khalib questions whether RM100m allocated for the Madani Medical Scheme for 700,000 households is enough, noting that the Selangor state government's Skim Peduli Sihat received RM125m in its 2016 launch for 250,000 households.

18 August 2023

Malaysia

A Step-By-Step Guide To Get Free Treatment At GP Clinics Under Madani Medical Scheme

This is a step-by-step guide for STR recipients (household/ seniors/ singles) on how to access free acute primary care services in participating GP clinics in the Madani Medical Scheme, as well as steps on GP clinic empanelment and the payment mechanism.

16 August 2023

Malaysia

MMA: Insurance Should Cover Procedures At GP Clinics

MMA urges insurance companies to allow claims for simple procedures at private GP and specialist clinics like trigger finger and abdominal scans to reduce cost and decongest hospitals. GPs also act as health educators and chronic care managers.

9 August 2023

Malaysia

Madani Medical Scheme Expanded To 11 More Districts

The Madani Medical Scheme expands to 11 districts in Kedah, Terengganu, Kelantan, Pahang, Melaka, Penang, Negeri, and Perlis: Kota Setar, Kuala Muda, Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Kota Bharu, Pasir Mas, Kuantan, Melaka Tengah, Seberang Perai, Seremban.

7 August 2023

Letter

Six Years On, Middlemen In Private Health Care Remain Unregulated – MMA

MMA says third-party administrators (TPAs) remain unregulated. A number of TPAs charge private GP clinics registration fees of up to RM5,000 to be appointed as panel clinics. TPAs also practice fee-splitting, which is illegal in medical practice.

15 June 2023

Malaysia

Madani Medical Scheme Launched Today In 10 Districts

The Madani Medical Scheme is open today in 10 districts in KL, Selangor, Perak, Penang, Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak. STR recipients can obtain free acute outpatient treatment in GP clinics (up to RM250/ household, RM125 for seniors, and RM75 for singles).

6 June 2023

Malaysia

Madani Medical Scheme Set For Launch This Month

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa says the Madani Medical Scheme will commence soon in this month of June, following engagements with private clinics and GPs.

2 May 2023

Malaysia

Private GP Fees May Be Restructured After Health White Paper: Health DG

Health DG Dr Radzi Abu Hassan says the restructuring of private GPs’ consultation fees may be implemented after Parliament passes the Health White Paper. PH govt previously decided in Dec 2019 to deregulate private medical practitioners’ consultation fees.

Tag: general practitioners (GPs)

Open Letter To PM Anwar: Government Must Regulate MCOs To Safeguard Patient Safety And Ensure Quality Of Care – 13 Medical Practitioners’ Groups

‘Modify’ Treatment Plan Means Prescribing Generics, Minister’s Advisor Tells Madani Panel GPs

Funds For Madani Medical Scheme Likely Insufficient: Galen Centre

A Step-By-Step Guide To Get Free Treatment At GP Clinics Under Madani Medical Scheme

MMA: Insurance Should Cover Procedures At GP Clinics

Madani Medical Scheme Expanded To 11 More Districts

Six Years On, Middlemen In Private Health Care Remain Unregulated – MMA

Madani Medical Scheme Launched Today In 10 Districts

Madani Medical Scheme Set For Launch This Month

Private GP Fees May Be Restructured After Health White Paper: Health DG

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