Insurance premiums up by 25%, Singaporeans seeking more ways to cover more medical costs

Chih Chiang Nieh It's sad to see healthcare insurance companies take advantage of the healthcare system. In the Philippines, it's even more worse with our system. Consults and procedures are not even half of what is commensurate for a specialist. I believe that a government's goal is to cut on expenses without compromising healthcare benefits for citizens. From this report, the doctors and citizens l...

The emergence of insurance in healthcare is an increasingly significant issue. Now, general practitioners are gaining much more patients, thanks to the insurance companies, but not earning as much money now due to the insurance, instead the insurance companies are the ones earning from both sides. This is supported by the government, as the government can cut cost on expenses in healthcare as well. The downside is however that the generic drugs offered by insurance may not be as stable as the no...