Doctor in the House: The Cost of Rising Medical Insurance Premiums
Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Professor Dr Nirmala Bhoo Pathy, Professor of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti of Malaya
13-Dec-24 16:00
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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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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann
Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek
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Categories: health policy, wellness
Tags: the bigger picture, health and living, medical insurance, health insurance, chronic illness, cancer, health financing, universal health coverage,