Tag: RakanKKM

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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.
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3 October 2024
FeaturesMy

Doctors’ Group Warns Of ‘Moral Hazards’ From RakanKKM

FPMPAM highlights potential “moral hazards” from the RakanKKM programme, like drugs and disposables obtained for free (using public funds) by MOH private wings but billed to private patients. “Cartels” may also control slots to practise in private wings.
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25 September 2024
Malaysia

What A Middle Class Couple Expects From MOH Private Wings

A middle class couple in KL says MOH private wings under RakanKKM must be the same standard as private hospitals and provide fast diagnostics and treatment, and new drugs. They don't want to be treated as "secondary" patients by tired specialists doing OT.
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20 September 2024
Malaysia

MOH’s New Private Wings Will Benefit M40: APHM

APHM has lent its "enthusiastic" support for the new RakanKKM programme expanding private wings in public hospitals as an affordable option for the M40, who are struggling with health insurance premium hikes and large hospital bills in private hospitals.