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Singapore: Health Care System Overview and SWOT Analysis


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This is the third article of the International Health Care Systems series. The first part of the article provides an overview of Singapore’s health care system, including its historical evolution, health financing, service delivery, and aspects like equity, cost-control, and health technology. The second part analyses the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for Singapore’s health care system.

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Singapore Health Care System, Medisave, MediShield, Medifund, SWOT Analysis.
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Soham D. Bhaduri
Physician and Healthcare Commentator, Mumbai, India

Abstract


This is the third article of the International Health Care Systems series. The first part of the article provides an overview of Singapore’s health care system, including its historical evolution, health financing, service delivery, and aspects like equity, cost-control, and health technology. The second part analyses the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for Singapore’s health care system.

Keywords


Singapore Health Care System, Medisave, MediShield, Medifund, SWOT Analysis.

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