health care ecosystem Archives

1 March 2024

Stop The Blame Game: The Urgent Call For A Systemic Overhaul In Malaysian Health Care – Dr Azim Hazizuddin Nasaruddin

Dr Azim Hazizuddin says Malaysia's health care system is at a crossroads. Extended service hours and outsourcing only offer temporary relief; systemic reform is needed. Individuals within the system must also take personal responsibility for their growth.

9 February 2024

Letter

Creating Tomorrow, Today: AstraZeneca’s Commitment To Closing The Cancer Care Gap

At AstraZeneca, we are revolutionising the approach to cancer drug development, weaving data science and AI seamlessly across R&D endeavours. From identifying potential drug targets to the culmination of clinical trials, AI serves as a guiding force.

8 January 2024

Malaysia

Roche Selects Sarawak General Hospital For First-In-Human Clinical Trial Site

Roche Pharmaceuticals has selected Sarawak General Hospital as a site for a First-in-Human (FIH) clinical trial. The FIH trial is on a new experimental drug for SLE. Roche becomes the first top MNC to bring its FIH trials under rheumatology to Malaysia.

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.

18 August 2023

Malaysia

Zaliha: Madani Government Solved Contract Doctor Issue Until Mid-Term

Dr Zaliha claims the Madani govt solved the contract doctor issue till mid-term, as 12,800 doctors will be absorbed into permanent service over 3 years, including >4k this year. Tens of thousands of doctors remain on contract, including new cohorts yearly.

8 August 2023

Letter

Newer Subspecialties: Adding Value To The Health White Paper? – Dr Lokman Mohd Noh

Clinical immunology is an established subspecialty practice in many other countries. Straying from accepted global practice would put us at a disadvantage when it comes to treating immune mediated diseases.

14 June 2023

Letter

Health White Paper: Specialists’ Role In Strengthening Primary Care – AMM

"There is a need to look at the positions offered by the MOH, besides the funding and pathways involved in training doctors to be specialists in their respective fields." – Academy of Medicine of Malaysia.

25 May 2023

Malaysia

THKD Forms Alliance With Universities, Colleges To Enhance Quality Education

Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara (THKD) has formed a strategic partnership with selected Malaysian universities and colleges to develop a skilled and diverse workforce of health care professionals.

19 April 2023

Letter

Restructure The Medicine Procurement And Supply Chain Ecosystem – Rais Hussin & Ameen Kamal

There should be a more competitive, transparent. and fairer procurement and supply chain ecosystem for all parties.

19 April 2023

Letter

Problems With Monopolies In Medical Products Supply Chain – Rais Hussin & Ameen Kamal

The lack of competition for better rates and terms can lead to abuse of the one party holding all the cards.

Tag: health care ecosystem

Stop The Blame Game: The Urgent Call For A Systemic Overhaul In Malaysian Health Care – Dr Azim Hazizuddin Nasaruddin

Creating Tomorrow, Today: AstraZeneca’s Commitment To Closing The Cancer Care Gap

Roche Selects Sarawak General Hospital For First-In-Human Clinical Trial Site

Managed Care Organisations And Third-Party Administrators: The Final Frontier In Primary Care — Dr John Teo

Zaliha: Madani Government Solved Contract Doctor Issue Until Mid-Term

Newer Subspecialties: Adding Value To The Health White Paper? – Dr Lokman Mohd Noh

Health White Paper: Specialists’ Role In Strengthening Primary Care – AMM

THKD Forms Alliance With Universities, Colleges To Enhance Quality Education

Restructure The Medicine Procurement And Supply Chain Ecosystem – Rais Hussin & Ameen Kamal

Problems With Monopolies In Medical Products Supply Chain – Rais Hussin & Ameen Kamal

DPAM Plans Masterclass For Health Professionals To Reduce Dengue Deaths

Proposed Medical Act Amendment ‘Huge Mistake’ With Non-Accredited Parallel Pathway: Paediatric Surgeon

University Opposition Swells Against Amending Medical Act For Parallel Pathway

Hisham Didn’t Have A ‘Split Personality’ As Health DG, MMC President: Lawyers

MOH To Offer More HLP Scholarships, Parallel Pathway Slots Amid MMC Dispute