Tag: Madani Medical Scheme (SPM)

8 March 2024

Tanjong Karang MP: Administer Social Health Insurance Under PM’s Department

After the Madani Medical Scheme was downscaled, Tanjong Karang MP Dr Zulkafperi Hanapi says a national health insurance scheme is urgent, suggesting that it be administered by a special agency under the PM's Department. He volunteers to run it.

1 March 2024

Letter

Madani Medical Scheme Refinement Won’t Marginalise Semi-Rural States — Dzulkefly Ahmad

Dzulkefly Ahmad says the refinement of the Madani Medical Scheme is not intended to restrict patient access to medical care. Patients with minor ailments outside the 10 districts can go to KKs and govt hospital Green Zones where long waiting times aren't an issue.

29 February 2024

Malaysia

Despite Downscaling, Madani Medical Scheme Funding To Run Dry In April: Minister

Dr Dzul says despite the downscaling of Madani Medical Scheme to 10 districts, funding is set to run out in April 2024; it costs RM1.7 mil weekly in those 10 districts. Rather than treat cough and cold, Peka B40 screening has better health outcomes, he adds.

28 February 2024

Malaysia

Madani Medical Scheme Downscaled Because Funds Nearly Finished: Dr Dzul

Dr Dzul says the downscaling of the Madani Medical Scheme (SPM) to just 10 districts from nationwide expansion last Sept is because the programme has run out of money – even though it's only February. SPM received RM100mil allocation from Budget 2024.

19 December 2023

Malaysia

Restrictive Madani Medical Scheme Underfunded, GPs Moot Co-Payments

FPMPAM and MPCAM want a co-payment model in the Madani Medical Scheme, which they say is underfunded, to enable GPs and patients to make their own decisions on care. Doctor groups also complain about excessive paperwork that discourages GPs from joining.

8 December 2023

Malaysia

Health In Anwar Government’s First Year: Grade D – CodeBlue Review

Health didn't improve in the Anwar govt's first year; it wasn’t even status quo, but worsened due to abhorrent policies, notably liquid nicotine delisting & forced resignations on contract doctors & pharmacists. CodeBlue marks the govt Grade D for health.

5 December 2023

Letter

Are Out-Of-Pocket Payments For Health Care Financing In Malaysia Misunderstood? — Chua Hong Teck

Three studies using local data show that out-of-pocket health care payments (OPP) made by Malaysian households were more concentrated among the richer segments of the population, says health analyst Chua Hong Teck. Most OPP is spent on outpatient services.

23 November 2023

Malaysia

MOH Moots National Health Insurance With Employee, Employer, Government Contributions

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa says MOH is exploring a national health insurance scheme funded by employees, employers, and the government. "This is insurance run by the government, non-profit driven, and uses the philosophy of shared responsibility."

3 November 2023

Malaysia

Madani Medical Scheme Benefits 213,193 Low-Income Households

The Madani Medical Scheme has benefitted 213,193 households and 355,467 outpatients, as of October 2023, Dr Zaliha Mustafa says.

24 October 2023

Malaysia

MP Suggests Clinic Upgrades To Ease Hospital Overcrowding Due To Minor Cases

Dr Taufiq Johari (PH-Sungai Petani) says that many klinik kesihatan and klinik desa lack the necessary equipment to handle minor cases, which could help ease the burden on hospital emergency departments.

Tag: Madani Medical Scheme (SPM)

Madani Medical Scheme Refinement Won’t Marginalise Semi-Rural States — Dzulkefly Ahmad

Despite Downscaling, Madani Medical Scheme Funding To Run Dry In April: Minister

Madani Medical Scheme Downscaled Because Funds Nearly Finished: Dr Dzul

Restrictive Madani Medical Scheme Underfunded, GPs Moot Co-Payments

Health In Anwar Government’s First Year: Grade D – CodeBlue Review

Are Out-Of-Pocket Payments For Health Care Financing In Malaysia Misunderstood? — Chua Hong Teck

Madani Medical Scheme Benefits 213,193 Low-Income Households

MP Suggests Clinic Upgrades To Ease Hospital Overcrowding Due To Minor Cases

Prove Direct UK GMC Recognition Of Cardiothoracic Surgery Parallel Pathway: Ex-MATCVS President

Don’t Be ‘Jaguh Kampung’, Senator Tells Local Master’s Medicine Proponents

MOH And Universities Play Separate Roles: UiTM HOD

Subra: Full Shift To Local Master’s For Medical Specialisation Maybe Possible In 10 To 15 Years

Dr Dzul Wants AstraZeneca’s Explanation On Covid-19 Vaccine Side Effects