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Private hospitals

Deadly fungus spreading in European hospitals triggers warning

The fungus survives on hospital surfaces and medical equipment and spreads easily between patients.
The fungus survives on hospital surfaces and medical equipment and spreads easily between patients.

Some S’pore private hospitals to delay connecting to national health repository of patient data

Thomson Medical and Mount Alvernia Hospital said they will face delays, citing challenges in organising the databases in their current electronic medical record systems to align with the formats of the National Electronic Health Record.
Thomson Medical and Mount Alvernia Hospital said they will face delays, citing challenges in organising the databases in their current electronic medical record systems to align with the formats of the National Electronic Health Record.

What’s in store for policyholders after GE removes pre-authorisation letters for two private hospitals

Generic pix of the Great Eastern logo on the facade of Great Eastern  Centre located in Pickering Street, on May 9, 2024.
Generic pix of the Great Eastern logo on the facade of Great Eastern  Centre located in Pickering Street, on May 9, 2024.

MOH engaging insurer to better understand suspension of Mount Elizabeth pre-authorisation

GE's rationale was that high costs from the two named hospitals were the reason for this decision.
GE's rationale was that high costs from the two named hospitals were the reason for this decision.

askST: What is pre-authorisation, and can insurers refuse to give it?

The decision took both the hospitals and GE policyholders by surprise.
The decision took both the hospitals and GE policyholders by surprise.

Insurer Great Eastern pauses pre-authorisation certificates for Mount Elizabeth admissions

The insurer said that high costs from both Mount Elizabeth and Mount Elizabeth Novena (pictured) hospitals, were the reason for this decision.
The insurer said that high costs from both Mount Elizabeth and Mount Elizabeth Novena (pictured) hospitals, were the reason for this decision.

Singapore operator of China’s first foreign-owned hospital seeks more medical tourists

Perennial Holdings’ US$139 million hospital opened earlier in 2025 in Tianjin, and is the first fully foreign-owned medical facility in mainland China.
Perennial Holdings’ US$139 million hospital opened earlier in 2025 in Tianjin, and is the first fully foreign-owned medical facility in mainland China.

Hospital bosses say new evidence casts doubt on British nurse Letby’s baby murder convictions

Members of the media work near a large screen showing a picture of convicted hospital nurse Lucy Letby, ahead of her sentencing, outside the Manchester Crown Court, in Manchester, Britain, August 21, 2023. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
Members of the media work near a large screen showing a picture of convicted hospital nurse Lucy Letby, ahead of her sentencing, outside the Manchester Crown Court, in Manchester, Britain, August 21, 2023. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

Great Eastern cuts coverage for A and B1 policyholders who upgrade to a higher-class ward

All changes to IP coverage have to be approved by the MOH.
All changes to IP coverage have to be approved by the MOH.

Bank Negara steps in to help Malaysians hit with higher health insurance premiums

According to Bank Negara, Malaysia’s medical cost inflation reached 15 per cent in 2024, above the global average of 10 per cent.
According to Bank Negara, Malaysia’s medical cost inflation reached 15 per cent in 2024, above the global average of 10 per cent.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.