Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has indicated a review is underway. This review concerns a scheme allowing patients to use their funds for treatments abroad. The ministry's action is in anticipation of more patients crossing borders for medical care.
A new transit system is set to open, which may lead to increased patient movement. A member of parliament had asked about potential changes to the scheme's framework due to this expected increase.
Further details about the review and the scheme are available from the relevant sources.
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