Singapore's new not-for-profit private acute hospital to focus on affordability

Singapore's next not-for-profit private acute hospital will be designed with affordability in mind. The Health Ministry will impose bill-size restrictions and place the hospital and staff on a single licence. This will help its services become cost-effective while ensuring there is strong oversight over doctors. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung was responding to a question in parliament about the industry consultation launched last month. Mount Alvernia is currently Singapore's only private, not-for-profit hospital. Mr Ong said the new one will give the public more options. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia