Tag: Singapore healthcare
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Teen Hip Replacement for Rare Condition in Singapore
Introduction: A Rewarding Journey Through a Rare Condition In Singapore, a 12-year-old boy faced a medical challenge that would transform his mobility and outlook. What began as intermittent leg pain during running or brisk walks gradually revealed itself as a rare orthopedic condition affecting the hip joint. His family, together with a dedicated team of…
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Woman Alleges Nurses at Sengkang General Hospital Used Threats and Excessive Force, Files Police Report
Overview of the Allegations A 27-year-old woman has accused nurses at Sengkang General Hospital of using threats and excessive force during her stay, according to statements she provided to AsiaOne. The patient, who requested to remain anonymous, said she experienced aggressive behavior from nursing staff and claims that officers were threatened as part of the…
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Alexandra Hospital to Welcome New CEO Margaret Lee on Jan 1
New Leadership at Alexandra Hospital Alexandra Hospital in Singapore is preparing for a leadership transition as the institution welcomes its new chief executive on January 1. Margaret Lee will succeed Dr. Jason Phua, stepping into the helm at a pivotal moment for the hospital’s strategic direction and patient care initiatives. Who is Margaret Lee? Ms.…
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Alexandra Hospital appoints Margaret Lee as new CEO
New leadership at Alexandra Hospital Alexandra Hospital in Singapore will usher in a new era of leadership on January 1, as Ms Margaret Lee takes the helm as chief executive officer. She will succeed Dr Jason Phua, who has led the hospital through a period of continued growth and service expansion. The transition marks a…
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Alexandra Hospital Announces Margaret Lee as New Chief Executive
New Leadership at Alexandra Hospital Alexandra Hospital announced that it will welcome a new chief executive on January 1, marking a transition in leadership for Singapore’s public healthcare sector. Margaret Lee will succeed Dr Jason Phua, who has led the hospital and contributed to its strategic direction in recent years. Ms Lee is currently the…
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Singapore Health Reform: Most IP Riders to Stop Selling by April 2026
Overview: MOH’s 2026 Deadline for IP Rider Changes Singapore’s health insurance landscape is set for a major shift. As the Ministry of Health (MOH) implements new requirements, almost all Integrated Shield Plan (IP) rider plans will cease to be sold to new policyholders starting April 2026. Only two of the current 28 IP rider plans…
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MOH Bans Full-Deductible IP Riders to Tame Singapore’s Private Healthcare Bills
Singapore Tightens Rules on Integrated Shield Plan Riders In a move aimed at curbing ballooning private healthcare costs, the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Singapore announced that, starting April, insurers will no longer be allowed to sell Integrated Shield Plan (IP) riders that fully cover a patient’s minimum deductible. The change is expected to influence…