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Healthcare Services Bill proposed amid new healthcare scene
It takes into account Singapore's ageing population, growing incidence of chronic diseases and services such as telemedicine
Nisha Ramchandani
Published Fri, Jan 5, 2018 · 09:50 PM
Singapore
WITH different care models emerging and technology breeding new healthcare services, the Ministry of Health (MOH) is introducing new healthcare legislation to enhance oversight and to better safeguard patients.
Currently, healthcare providers are licensed and regulated under the Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act (PHMCA), which was last substantially amended in 1999. The MOH, which is seeking public feedback on the draft Healthcare Services Bill between Jan 5 and Feb 15, plans to repeal the PHMCA and replace it with the new Act this year.
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