Singapore: Health Care System Overview and SWOT Analysis
Keywords:
Singapore health care system, Medisave, MediShield, Medifund, SWOT analysis
Abstract
This is the third article of the International Health Care Systems series. The first part of the article provides an overview of Singapore’s health care system, including its historical evolution, health financing, service delivery, and aspects like equity, cost-control, and health technology. The second part analyses the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for Singapore’s health care system.
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Published
2020-11-25
How to Cite
Dr. Soham D. Bhaduri. (2020). Singapore: Health Care System Overview and SWOT Analysis. The Indian Practitioner, 73(11), 42-45. Retrieved from https://articles.theindianpractitioner.com/index.php/tip/article/view/1084
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International Health Care Systems
