MOH to review MediShield Life insurance coverage, claim limits amid rising healthcare costs

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The government will also think about expanding MediShield Life policy to more types of ambulatory and home-based care, as well as improving coverage for procedures already covered by the program, such as dialysis.

The one home-based maintenance service known as the Mobile Inpatient Care- at- Home or MIC@Home will be covered by MediShield Life and various programs and subsidies starting on April 1.

Additionally, the council will look into how to expand the scope of MediShield Life coverage to include products for medical, preventive, palliative, or diagnostic use. &nbsp,

According to Mr. Ong,” Medical science is rapidly progressing, and CTGTPs have the potential to revolutionize care and provide effective treatment for formerly incurable” conditions.

But, he added, while the technology is advanced quickly and is appealing, it is emerging and quite expensive. According to the article, “it could cost anything from a few hundred thousand bucks to a few million dollars, per care.”

CTGTPs should begin being covered by MediShield Life, according to Mr. Ong. However, protection must be in place to ensure that CTGTP funding remains viable.

For example, this would mean limiting MediShield Living coverage to procedures that have been determined to be both cost-effective and secure. This is a major step in helping all Taiwanese patients have access to cost-effective, novel, state-of-the-art treatments, despite of their income levels.

According to MOH, these changes, along with the rising pay and state trends, will necessitate a review of MediShield Life premiums to ensure that premiums remain sufficient to maintain the scheme’s self-sustaining status.

Although rates are anticipated to rise, MediSave will continue to pay them completely, according to the statement. &nbsp,
 
The Health Ministry did examine advanced subsidies and other targeted assistance measures to help people with lower incomes and those who may not have much MediSave balances. &nbsp,

According to the statement,” No one will gain their MediShield Life insurance if they are genuinely unable to afford rates.”

The MediShield Life Council’s tips are anticipated to be finalized in the second half of the time. &nbsp,

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Singapore to build new hospital in Tengah, expand home care initiatives to meet ageing population needs

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CARE PROTOCOLS AND LIFESTYLE Tips

On Wednesday, the government made additional announcements to assist residents in achieving their health goals, such as providing more detailed existence advice over time. &nbsp,
 
Occupants are supported by their household doctors in creating a tailored Health Plan based on their health problems under Singapore’s Healthier SG, a reform effort. &nbsp,

However, Mr. Ong noted that the lifestyle advice on&nbsp is pretty general and that “please exercise more.”

” We will begin beginning to make the tips more specific in 2024. For instance, it might suggest that you do aerobic workout three times per month.

According to MOH, the Health Plan may be updated based on patient preferences and health benefits, and it will also be” continually enhanced” to better meet the needs of both their and their family physicians.

A MOH director said that 765, 000 inhabitants had enrolled in Healthier SG as of February 29 in response to press inquiries regarding enrollment.

According to the director, about 484, 000 people are over 60 years old, and about 281, 000 are between 40 and 59, respectively.

In order to better assist family doctors in providing protective and persistent care, MOH will expand the range of care protocols&nbsp to include more conditions like stable&nbsp, ischemic heart disease, and secure stroke&nbsp. The government will begin distributing them in first 2025, according to Mr. Ong.

Family doctors are given instruction in their treatment protocols based on the support and proof they have for managing these conditions.

Preventive maintenance and the management of common chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension are currently the focus of 12 treatment protocols.

Residents can be certain that care will be provided in a constant and organized manner, regardless of the Healthier SG clinic they choose to visit, according to MOH. &nbsp,

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Car driver and 3 others arrested after Bukit Timah accident involving school bus; 2 children taken to hospital

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SINGAPORE: A car driver and his three passengers were arrested on Wednesday (Mar 6) after a major accident along Bukit Timah Road that also involved a school bus. 

Two children were among the six people taken to hospital.

The police said they were alerted to the incident at about 6am.

The car caught fire when it crashed, the police said, adding that its officers pulled two passengers – a 27-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman – to safety. 

“A 26-year-old male car driver was arrested for failing to provide (a) breath specimen,” the police said. 

Another man in the car, aged 22, was arrested for traffic-related offences along with the other two passengers.

The four people in the car were taken to hospital. The other two taken to hospital were children from the school bus, aged eight and nine. Police said all of them were conscious.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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Accident along Bukit Timah Road involving school bus and burning car

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In the early hours of Wednesday night &nbsp, a major accident along Bukit Timah Road, involving a school bus and a car, snarled prospects for hours.

Near a fallen light post, the vehicle was seen engulfed in flames. A light was spotted several meters away from the burned-out car. &nbsp,

The light school bus’s front wheels were missing, according to photos and video of the incident shortly after Sixth Avenue. Its visor was smashed, and the road’s dirt, which appeared to be publications, was scattered across it.

Many police cars, officers, and members of the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were present at the picture.

Beyond recollection,” BURNT BEYOND RECOGNITION”

An observer reported to CNA that he heard an “extremely loud sound” from his house at Royalgreen condominium at around 6 am. &nbsp,

According to Mr. Ang, who claimed the incident occurred along Bukit Timah Road near a U-turn after Anamalai Avenue, it was “like great copper crashing into the earth.” &nbsp,

” I peered out of the balcony and realized the incident was extremely severe. The retirement recalled witnessing some primary school students being ushered out of the vehicle in the wake of the incident. He claimed that the pupils appeared to be all kids. &nbsp,

After the car caught fire and” a lamp-post was shattered,” he claimed, noting that traffic was also congested at around 10.45am. &nbsp,

” One vehicle was burnt so badly that it was beyond recognition.”

One observer reported that as he drove past at around 8.45am, all other roads in the area were closed, with the exception of one. He spoke of seeing a “burnt-out automobile.”

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DBS CEO Gupta’s total pay dropped 27% to S.2 million in 2023

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In addition to its quarterly earnings statement, DBS announced last month that Mr. Gupta’s 30 % variable pay cut amounted to S$ 4.14 million.

Additionally, another committee members of the group administration committee experienced a decrease in their adjustable pay.

” We made it known that we’re taking responsibility for the top administration, starting with me and the rest of my senior management team.” At a effects briefing on February 7th, Mr. Gupta stated that that constitutes a” great aspect of governance.”

” It’s a good place to start if you can build accountability and figure out who takes the lead in making fixes.” We’ve been able to demonstrate that, and that’s certainly despite a record-profit year,” he told investigators.

However, we made the decision to assume social duty for this.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore ( MAS ) was forced by the string of banking disruptions to forbid DBS from any acquisitions of new business ventures for six months.

DBS was even required to put a six-month suspension on non-essential IT changes, and it was not permitted to reduce the size of its ATM and tree networks in Singapore.

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MFP urges caution over censure talks

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According to an MP, it’s way too early to griddle the government.

MFP urges caution over censure talks

The main opposition group, the Move Forward Party ( MPF), has stated that any grilling should only take place when necessary.

The opposition parties have not officially discussed a no-confidence conversation being filed against the authorities, according to MFP listing- MP Pakornwut Udompipatskul, who is the opposition’s chief whip.

He claimed that just informal discussions have taken place over the phone.

This occurs as opposition parties consider whether to submit a no-confidence action before the upcoming legislative period comes to an end on April 9th.

A censure debate, according to Mr. Pakornwut, should n’t turn into a weekly ritual. Instead, it would be pointless to hold one when there are n’t any serious allegations to address, for which the government needs to be held accountable.

He noted that a number of traditional politicians believed that regular censure debates should be pushed away regardless of the circumstances.

” Well, I wo n’t go for it if such a no-confidence debate drags personal issues into the open,” he said.

According to Mr. Pakornwut, the topics to question must be specific, and they must support the justification of censuring some cabinet ministers and demonstrate that they are unqualified to carry out their ministerial duties.

He said a condemnation argument based on absurdity could be seen as a hoax or a social game.

However, according to Mr. Pakornwut, the MFP is closely monitoring 40 to 50 issues involving federal functionality.

He claimed that the group needs more time to obtain proof of incompetence before attempting to start a no-confidence discussion.

On Tuesday, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the former leader of the now-defunct Future Forward Party ( FFP), which was reborn as the MFP, refuted rumors that the MFP has made a secret deal with the ruling Pheu Thai Party to prevent the latter from being grilled in a censure debate anytime soon.

The MFP should avoid using it very frequently because the no-confidence conversation is really the most crucial system for the antagonism to keep the government in search.

The MFP’s major political ally, Mr. Thanathorn, said,” The group may end up embarrassing itself” without a compelling reason to hold a reprimand debate.

Given that the government has only been in power for a short while, Mr. Thanathorn said he understands why the MFP have initially appeared afraid to request a censure debate.

He claimed it would be fair to let the Srettha management to work on a protracted amount of time before the opposition party considers filing a motion for reprimand.

He demanded that the general public be aware of why the MFP would n’t move quickly to a censure motion.

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AI, more cameras mulled to boost revellers’ safety

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PUBLISHED: 6 Mar 2024 at 06 :45

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In Bangkok, April of last year, people celebrated the Songkran event. ( Photo: Apichart Jinakul )

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ) unveiled a plan to use more cutting-edge technology to increase security measures for the upcoming year’s extended Songkran Festival on Tuesday.

Bangkok government Chadchart Sittipunt’s advisor, Pol Gen Adit Ngamjitsuksri, reported that the BMA has ordered the Traffic and Transportation Department to operate on installing more CCTV along Khao San Road, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bangkok.

The road accommodates large crowds of largely foreign visitors, especially during holidays. At least 100,000 people turned out for the Songkran events there last year.

In order to lessen the risk of overcrowding, which may cause security and safety concerns, Mr. Chadchart has also instructed City Hall to assist fan visitors leaving other locations, Pol Gen Adit added.

Additionally, the BMA has been considering using AI to improve the safety measures taken by the police and adding more camcorders to tourist places.

According to Bangkok lieutenant governor Wisanu Subsompon, the BMA intends to install at least 17 000 additional cameras along main roads and attach them to those that are already in place for greater efficiency.

Pol Gen Adit said images from CCTV cameras installed on both sides of Ratchaprasong Road, a major tourist route, will be periodically reviewed and used to chart out ways to stop taxis and other people vehicles from taking advantage of their customers during the trip.

According to Pol Gen Adit, the BMA said it will work with the authorities to strengthen security measures at the locations in the city where the” Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024″ will take place along Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue and Sanam Luang.

Culture Minister Sermsak Pongpanich said on Tuesday that the Tourism Authority of Thailand ( TAT ) has chosen Anntonia Porsild, the first-runner-up of Miss Universe 2023, for the role of this year’s Songkran goddess, or” Mahothon Devi.”

The government has even produced an English translation of Suntaraporn Band’s rendition of Roeng Songkran, the festival’s music.

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PM impressed by Singapore’s Swift deal

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PUBLISHED: 6 Mar 2024 at 05 :48

PM impressed by Singapore's Swift deal
At the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, held in Melbourne, Australia on March 5, 2024, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ( not pictured ) speak in a joint press conference. ( Photo by Reuters )

The region’s prime minister said on Tuesday while defending the mysterious arrangement that Singapore struck, guaranteeing Taylor Swift played in the city-state but nowhere else in Southeast Asia.

Swift, the only city in the area to feature on her blockbuster Eras world tour, is currently way through a run of six sold-out shows in Singapore.

The actor’s plan has sparked controversy in the area, with Singapore accusing Swift of refusing to pay her a visit.

Surprisingly, the Asean-Australia summit in Melbourne, a calm affair generally more focused on security and economic growth, brought up the subject.

At a joint press event with his American counterpart, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said,” Our organizations negotiated an agreement with her to come to Singapore and conduct, and to make Singapore her only cease in Southeast Asia.”

” A deal was reached,” reads the statement. And so it has turned out to be a very fruitful design. That does n’t strike me as being unfriendly.

Singapore has consistently declined to provide more information about the financial terms of the deal.

Swift’s Eras Tour may travel to Europe after Singapore.

Srettha Thavisin, the perfect minister, previously claimed he was aware of Taylor Swift’s decision to withdraw from Thailand. With the government providing grants of about US$ 3 million ( 107.4 million baht ) per show, she was able to do that as a result of the Singapore agreement to lure her to only do music.

According to Mr. Srettha, it would be beneficial for Thailand to follow suit in the future.

When Mr. Srettha mentioned Swift’s musical deal in Singapore without performing in another Asean nations, he brought this up, according to Chai Wacharonke, a government official. He praised Singapore for persuading the vocalist to accept the deal.

I regret misinterpreting the prime minister’s motives, and I urge those who want to criticize him on this matter to stop, Mr. Chai said.

” It is unnecessary to act to undermine the authority of a nation like this. Should n’t we collaborate to promote cleaner politics? This work together to overcome the difficulties in the nation.

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