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Sandpiper Health’s 2024 Patient Advocacy Insights Report reveals critical barriers to #healthcareaccess across Asia Pacific. 🔹 Affordability: Two-thirds of survey respondents find healthcare services unaffordable. Inadequate insurance coverage and lack of awareness about options make timely medical care difficult. 🔹 Social Disparities: Social status and wealth influence healthcare access. In Mainland China, wealthier patients can seek overseas treatment. In Singapore, subsidised care often misses those in need, while in Hong Kong, ethnic minorities face language barriers. Rural areas typically have lower medical service standards. 🔹 Reliable Information: Patients struggle to obtain accurate, understandable health information, even from providers. Misinformation online complicates their ability to participate in treatment decisions, with support group chats sometimes being the only reliable source. Addressing these issues is essential to improve healthcare access for all. To learn more, download your copy of the Patient Advocacy Insights Report today👉https://lnkd.in/gpsAgCRT #HealthForAll #HealthEquity #TrustInHealthcare #PatientAdvocacy #PatientVoice #PatientCenteredCare Vincent Pung Eddie M. Sarada Chellam

The term "retrospective" refers to the application of a new policy or regulation to actions, treatments, or situations that occurred before the policy was implemented. Base on the article, in the case of the patient Roy Tan Choon Kang, he began his immunotherapy treatment before the CDL was adopted. Normally, since his treatment started before the new policy, one might expect the new terms of coverage to start on the implementation date. However, because the CDL limitations were applied retrospectively, the new two-year limitation on the use of his immunotherapy drug started from the beginning of his treatment, not from the date the CDL policy came into force. Thus, "retrospective" application in this scenario means patients like Roy Tan are subject to the new rules even for treatments that commenced under previous guidelines. This can lead to unexpected financial and treatment disruptions, as the new policy constraints are retroactively enforced on their ongoing medical care. My thoughts on this? This is where early CI coverage is very helpful. A sum of money to be dispersed which you can use as you see fit - even for non-traditional treatments. Of course, everyone’s financial situation is very different and how they view the healthcare system in Singapore is even more varied. This is where I recommend you to sit down with an experienced FA to help you navigate your options in planning your health protection. PS: if you are looking for like-minded people to work with, connect with me. #HelpMeSamconnect #coffeewithsam #wealthtarmac

WATCH: Why some young adults in Singapore face the future under-insured 💲 Various survey results found that a majority of Gen Z respondents lack coverage for critical illnesses and accidents. Why is this the case and what can insurers do? Read more: https://tdy.sg/45bDdrm #personalinsurance #financialplanning

What is required to improve healthcare? According to The World Bank’s President, Ajay Banga, there are four essential ingredients needed: ☑ Hard work: Dedicated efforts from all relevant stakeholders is key  ☑ Knowledge: Sharing learnings and best practices across countries can lead to better solutions ☑ Financing: Increased investment is needed to expand access to essential care  ☑ Partnerships: Collaboration between the public and private sectors is key to tackle complex challenges. Access Accelerated is committed to working with the World Bank to ensure everyone has access to essential #NCD care. 📺 https://lnkd.in/eqfC_y7S 

🏥 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 👉 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒: https://lnkd.in/gCeMgm_s Secure and efficient #international #money #transfers are critical for individuals and families seeking #medical #treatment #abroad. Here's why: 📌𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Many patients require advanced treatments that are unavailable at home.  📌𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐦: Lower costs, shorter wait times, and advanced treatment options are fueling medical tourism. 📌𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬: Unexpected health issues can arise anywhere, necessitating timely and accessible funds. 📌𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝: Covering treatment costs and managing repatriation are vital when loved ones face medical challenges overseas. ---------------- 🌍 𝐃𝐍𝐁𝐂 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 - 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫! 🔗 Connect us: https://lnkd.in/gKSVNJzi  #DNBC #Healthcare #Globalpayments

📢'EMPOWERING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Unveiling the Harms of Female Circumcision in Malaysia' Launched! This leaflet provides healthcare professionals with info on the harmful nature of female circumcision. More here: bit.ly/ANFGMCLeaflet #EndFGMCAsia #MsianDocs4Women

The veil of secrecy surrounding health information is alarming, revealing a disturbing lack of regard for our well-being by big pharma and other companies driven solely by profit. It's unsettling to realize how much vital health information is being concealed, underscoring the need for transparency and accountability in the healthcare industry. As consumers, let's demand better. Our health should never be sacrificed for corporate gain. 🚫💰 👉 Comment "Health Journey" to get the link for a complimentary planning strategy call to jump-start you on your path to being an admirable woman this year. #HealthTransparency #PrioritizeWellBeing #HealthAwareness #Transparency #Accountability #Truth #rfkjr #Kennedy24 #NIH #Medicine #Drugs #MoralCorruption #FDA #Money #JanuaryDonovan #HowtobeaWoman #NewWomanMasterclass #Masterclass #TWS #TheWomanSchool #ReactionVideo

For women in the ASEAN region, key barriers to accessing health care include costs, distance to the nearest health facility, and safety, mobility or other concerns associated with going to see a doctor alone. In all cases, the most likely deterrent is a combination of these factors and not one alone. The ASEAN Secretariat #WomenCount #GlobalGoals #SDG3

Quality Health Care accounts for one of the facets that contributes towards the success of prosperous economies on a global scale. Nonetheless, African economies tend to struggle in both providing quality and affordable health care provisions to its citizens. Find out more on the interventions that are being adopted to improve health care provisions in Africa, what improvements are still required, and why these discrepancies present viable business and investment opportunities for health care business and investment stakeholders. https://lnkd.in/g6eYwpTD #HealthCare #AfricanGrowthMarkets #FDI #ImpactInvestment #InternationalTrade

This year's Zero Discrimination Day theme, "To protect everyone's health, protect everyone's rights," highlights the important relationship between health and human rights. In order to protect the health of all people, it is essential to ensure that everyone has access to quality healthcare, without discrimination. This means ensuring that people have access to affordable and accessible healthcare, regardless of their economic status, race, gender, or other factors. It also means that healthcare must be provided in a way that respects the rights of patients, including their right to privacy and confidentiality. Only by protecting everyone's health and rights can we ensure a healthy and just society for all. Unfortunately, the NHS in Nigeria is still very far from achieving equity in health care. We are not where we are meant to be, but in all we hope for a better future. We hope for the days where medical tourism will be a thing of the past, we hope to have a health care system we can trust. Zero discrimination day is a reminder to everyone of us, especially health policy makers, health care providers, to do our part in making sure that equity in health care prevails. #zerodiscrimination #healthforall