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MOH acts to curb growing influx of private patients into public sector with new IP rules: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung was addressing feedback raised by the public after the new IP rules were announced.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung was addressing feedback raised by the public after the new IP rules were announced.

Retiree suffered heavy losses after borrowing to buy $2m of investment products

A retiree ended with losses because he borrowed over $1.4 million to buy insurance products.
A retiree ended with losses because he borrowed over $1.4 million to buy insurance products.

Obamacare health subsidy to end as US Senate rejects duelling remedies 

The Democratic bill aims to extend Covid-era subsidies for three years, while the Republican bill would have sent up to US$1,500 (S$1,940) to individuals earning less than 700 per cent of federal poverty level.
The Democratic bill aims to extend Covid-era subsidies for three years, while the Republican bill would have sent up to US$1,500 (S$1,940) to individuals earning less than 700 per cent of federal poverty level.

Forum: Access to public healthcare a key reason for changes to IP riders

Trump says money should go to people, not health insurers

US President Donald Trump called for funds to go directly to individuals rather than insurers.
US President Donald Trump called for funds to go directly to individuals rather than insurers.

Forum: Cost matters in healthcare, but so does timeliness

War insurance costs spike for ship owners as Black Sea threats grow, sources say

FILE PHOTO: A serviceman in Ukraine's coast guard mans a gun on a patrol boat as a cargo ship passes by in the Black Sea, February 7, 2024. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A serviceman in Ukraine's coast guard mans a gun on a patrol boat as a cargo ship passes by in the Black Sea, February 7, 2024. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo

Turkey discusses Black Sea safety with NATO after attacks on Russian ships

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a press conference after a ministerial meeting on Gaza, in Istanbul, Turkey, November 3, 2025. REUTERS/Murad Sezer
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a press conference after a ministerial meeting on Gaza, in Istanbul, Turkey, November 3, 2025. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

Airline pilots in US hide mental health struggles to keep flying

A framed photo of pilot Brian Wittke and his brother stands next to a mother and son figurine on a memorial shelf at his mother's home in Glendale, Arizona, U.S., October 6, 2025. REUTERS/Erica Stapleton
A framed photo of pilot Brian Wittke and his brother stands next to a mother and son figurine on a memorial shelf at his mother's home in Glendale, Arizona, U.S., October 6, 2025. REUTERS/Erica Stapleton

Forum: IP rider changes aimed at retaining original purpose of protecting patients against large bills

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.