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From a small practice to AI diagnostics: How Raffles Medical became part of Singapore’s story

From its first clinics at Maxwell House and Cecil Street to the establishment of its flagship Raffles Hospital, the group’s growth reflects its expanding role in Singapore’s healthcare landscape.
From its first clinics at Maxwell House and Cecil Street to the establishment of its flagship Raffles Hospital, the group’s growth reflects its expanding role in Singapore’s healthcare landscape.

How a woman made her ex-husband pay for the lion’s share of her medical bills

The request to make her ex-husband pay for most of her medical bills imposed an uncertain and an unlimited financial burden.
The request to make her ex-husband pay for most of her medical bills imposed an uncertain and an unlimited financial burden.

Land to be released for private not-for-profit hospital in the east: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, flanked by chief executive James Lam and deputy director of nursing Kathleen Low, touring an upgraded ICU at Mount Alvernia Hospital on April 9.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, flanked by chief executive James Lam and deputy director of nursing Kathleen Low, touring an upgraded ICU at Mount Alvernia Hospital on April 9.

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.

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