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Understanding Why Healthcare Costs Money

Dr Rajesh Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

04-Feb-25 16:00

Understanding Why Healthcare Costs Money

Fee-for-service versus diagnosis-related groups. Value-based care. National health financing. These terms keep showing up in the current heated discussions over healthcare financing. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh explains why it’s important to understand the ringgit and sen of healthcare, and helps to break down some of the terms and concepts for us.


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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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