24-Nov-16 IHH Healthcare, the largest hospital operator in Malaysia has reported net profit up 46% to MYR173 mn (USD39 mn) for the third quarter ended in Sep-17. The healthcare provider recorded a 18% spike in revenue in the corresponding quarter from a year ago. Hospital operator Parkway Pantai contributed 63% of revenue and its Turkey subsidiary 33%. [image: Nikkei Asian Review]

24-Nov-16 In Indonesia, the Coordination of Benefits (COB) provision is changing the country’s healthcare landscape. While the COB is not new, its ability to now be combined with the JKN national health insurance and private insurers should benefit the industry. From the perspective of insurance users, this can pave the way for higher productivity by using private medical providers. [image: Wikipedia / Shawn M. Spitler / U.S. Marine Corps]

20-Nov-16 St Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City, Philippines, has become just the fifth partner-institution of the Mayo Clinic outside the US mainland. Under the agreement, the hospital’s patients with medical cases regarded as unusual, rare or complex can be discussed with Mayo Clinic’s specialists through live video. [image: Inquirer.net]

18-Nov-16 SAP and Roche are working together to effectively combat diabetes through the use of technology and connected care in Singapore. By combining a blood glucose monitor, a wearable fitness tracker, and an app, doctors can provide personalised and preventative treatment for Type-2 diabetes. Such connected care can also be replicated for other diseases, translating to huge potential for healthcare. [image: Pixabay]

16-Nov-16 "Even though positioning Thailand as a medical hub of ASEAN has brought about rising income from medical tourism, the internationalisation of private hospitals means higher fees for medical treatment, care and services. Unfortunately, the trend has triggered a wave of copycat hikes among most private hospitals, the majority of whose customers are Thais." [image: Weerawong Wongpreedee / Bangkok Post]