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Deep Dive Podcast - More isn’t necessarily better for private health insurance: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung

30:05 Min

Insurance riders that cover nearly all private hospital bills have created a situation where patients go for tests they may not need, insurers lose money and premiums spiral upward. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung tells Steven Chia how the government is looking into setting benchmarks for private hospital charges - similar to what has been done for surgeon fees.

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Deep Dive Podcast - More isn’t necessarily better for private health insurance: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung

22 Oct 2025 04:38pm

Insurance riders that cover nearly all private hospital bills have created a situation where patients go for tests they may not need, insurers lose money and premiums spiral upward. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung tells Steven Chia how the government is looking into setting benchmarks for private hospital charges - similar to what has been done for surgeon fees.

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