s sleeping but do not seek help from a medical professional primarily because they think sleep consultation and treatment fees are too expensive.
“As healthcare costs in neighbouring countries like Malaysia and Thailand are much lower, they have been attracting medical tourists from the region – thereby eating into Singapore’s market share,” analyst Juliana Cai said in a report.The World Health Organization , in its 2010 report, ranked Singapore 6th out of the 100 best health systems in the world. Currently, Singapore has 22 hospitals and medical facilities that are accredited by the Joint Commission International .
Health plans, insurance, and benefits vary largely and depend typically on one’s immigration status and the employer. Singapore citizens and permanent residents are entitled to subsidized government healthcare services through a compulsory national savings scheme whereas foreigners holding various work passes get the health coverage either through employers or private purchase.
Together with these promises, the government has in place the MediShield Life, for all Singaporeans, to provide financial protection against large hospital bills, for life. And of course thewhich is a gesture of the government’s gratitude for the seniors’ contributions and to show care for those who are in their prime.