Mission:The Committee
promotes and represents the healthcare
industry in Singapore and the region by helping to shape healthcare
policy,
providing a channel for communication between members and government,
and
providing a platform for information sharing among various sectors,
including
service provision, pharmaceuticals, and medical device and equipment
manufacturers.
Industry Brief:Singapore serves as the
healthcare and
medical hub of much of Southeast AsiaIt is considered one of
the world’s leading
medical travel destinations and its healthcare system is ranked sixth
worldwide, drawing
over 400,000 patients a year with its high-quality health services.
Singapore’s healthcare
services are
comparable to those of other industrialized economies.The government spends approximately 3.8% of
GDP annually on healthcare.In
the last
year, it spent US$896 million and there are plans to raise this to
US$1.37
billion per year in the next five years.
Meetings:
The Committee holds monthly meetings
and invites speakers to share insights and discuss issues of
concern to
members. Register for upcoming Committee
meetings here.
Click here
for a list of past Healthcare committee meetings.
