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Guaranteed by the Government, Singapore Citizens Never Denied at Hospital


Singapore, Although Indonesia has a National Health Insurance ( JKN ) now, there's nothing wrong learning from neighbor countries , Singapore . Yes , in this country revealed that ' no money ' can not be used as a reason for refusing the patient's medical personnel .

" The Singapore government , especially the ministry , is very concerned about the problems of citizens . with The existing assurance system today , we as doctors can not refuse people who are sick but don’t have money , " said Organising Chairman of The Asia - Pacific Congress of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology ( APCCVIR ) in 2014 , Prof Tan Bien Soo .

This was conveyed when talking with detikHealth in Academia Singapore General Hospital , Singapore , written on Saturday ( 05/17/2014 ) .

But he also added that the people here refer to a local resident or native of Singapore , not including the immigrants or foreign nationals .

This was agreed by Singapore Senior Minister of State for Health and Manpower , Dr Amy Khor . He confirmed that it has always tried to ensure the health of all citizens through 3M ( Medisave , MediShield and MediFund ) .

Medisave is comes from payroll deductions that are stored by each individual for the preparation of health care costs . While MediFund is financial assistance from the government for those who are unable to cover the cost of health care . And MediShield itself is insurance with a low premium cost .

"In addition , the ministry also seeks to improve the quality of care , but still cost-effective , " said Dr. Amy .

In addition which has been qualified and the application of its citizens healthy lifestyle system , not too big geographical area of Singapore is also makes it easier to reach the level of national health better when compared with Indonesia .


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