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Doctor in the House: The Cost of Rising Medical Insurance Premiums
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16:00, 13 Dec 2024
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Guest: Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist, Professor Dr Nirmala Bhoo Pathy, Professor of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti of Malaya
The reports about medical insurance premiums rising between 40 to 70 percent next year has gotten many Malaysians incensed and worried about whether they can still afford medical insurance. What could this mean for Malaysians’ access to healthcare? How will this also impact public healthcare services? We speak to Dr Nirmala Bhoo Pathy, Professor of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya to find out.
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Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek
Producer: Lim Sue Ann
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Doctor in the House: The Cost of Rising Medical Insurance Premiums
44 mins
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16:00, 13 Dec 2024
Guest: Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist, Professor Dr Nirmala Bhoo Pathy, Professor of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti of Malaya
The reports about medical insurance premiums rising between 40 to 70 percent next year has gotten many Malaysians incensed and worried about whether they can still afford medical insurance. What could this mean for Malaysians’ access to healthcare? How will this also impact public healthcare services? We speak to Dr Nirmala Bhoo Pathy, Professor of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya to find out.
Image credit: Shutterstock
Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek
Producer: Lim Sue Ann
the bigger picture
health and living
medical insurance
health insurance
chronic illness
cancer
health financing
universal health coverage
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