Singapore hospitals

The move away from concierge care in private hospitals has begun

A well-functioning private healthcare sector is integral to Singapore’s economy.

Lunch With Sumiko

From family dinner table to boardroom: How HMI Medical CEO grew her parents’ company

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.

Patients empowered to play bigger role in own healthcare journey and decisions

NHG Health’s chief of health services and outcomes research John Abisheganaden examining Madam Merly Hong, a patient with Tan Tock Seng Hospital since 2016.

Woodlands Hospital to welcome new CEO from Feb 1

Mr Joe Hau (left) will succeed Dr Jason Cheah as chief executive officer of Woodlands Hospital from Feb 1.

Woman ordered to pay $975k in costs to 2 hospitals after losing suit over amputation of mum’s leg

The lawsuit was dismissed on Aug 28, 2025, after a 15-day trial, and the costs orders were made on Oct 15.

IP rider changes aimed at mitigating shift of patients from private to public healthcare: MOH

The trend of private patients moving to the public system is “an additional fuel to the fire that we are facing”, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.

CEO Insights

Johor can be a game changer for healthcare in the region: Thomson Medical Group CEO

Dr Melvin Heng, Thomson Medical Group CEO, said that the JS-SEZ could see increased regulatory freedom, opening the door to experimental drugs and treatments in Johor.

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

KTPH geriatric wards see improvements as they go restraint-free

Senior occupational therapist Giang Thuy Anh (standing, left) and senior staff nurse Siti Nur Aisyah Ibrahim with a patient at Yishun Community Hospital.

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