Medifund
helps cover huge fraction of
remaining bill if patient is unable to
Medishield
Insurance plan
Helps pay for large hospital bills
Help pays for selected outpatient treatment
Medisave
Helps users to set aside part
of income for medical costs
Nursing Homes
For those who:
are without caregivers
need more specialized
and intense care
face abundant difficulties with
dealing with ILTC at home
Homecare
Examples:
Home Medical Care
Home Palliative Care
Meals on Wheels
Follow ups performed at home
e.g: blood pressure taken at home
helps those who:
have difficulty travelling
do not have anyone available to care for them
3 more med schools since 2011
more options and pathways to encourage Singaporeans to pursue medical professions
more trained professionals with university degrees
Expansion on facilities
lack of hospital beds
long term solutions
short term solutions
more beds being shared between private and public hospitals
corridor beds
Redevelopment of Alexandra;
- new general & community hospitals
Community hospitals:
sub-acute care
for those who cannot be cared for from home
coordination between general & community hospitals
progression of coordination over 10 years
Links all participants in a seamless fashion
Integrated Technology
Examples:
EHR, EMR
telemedicine
Communications system entry
care pathways ensure optimal recovery
adoption of patient-centered approach in all
of Sginapore's healthcare establishments
Examples:
clinical integration
organizational integration
functional integration
service integration
More accessible through primary care units
Early detection of diseases
through health screenings
save money
avoid harsher complications
from developing
Management of diseases
exercises to regain or maintain mobility