Published Fee Benchmarks for Surgical Procedures at Private Hospitals

Debated in Parliament on 14 Jan 2019.

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Prof Fatimah Lateef inquired about MOH's monitoring of compliance with the new fee benchmarks for surgical procedures at private hospitals.
Minister Gan Kim Yong explained that the benchmarks provide a reference for reasonable professional fees, guiding providers and aiding patient decision-making.
Doctors are expected to use the benchmarks to set fees and justify charges exceeding the range, especially in complex cases.
MOH already monitors hospital bill sizes and charges, queries concerning patterns, and takes follow-up actions if needed.
MOH welcomes feedback to refine the benchmarks and ensure their effectiveness.

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Prof Fatimah Lateef

Prof Fatimah Lateef asked the Minister for Health how does the Ministry intend to monitor the acceptance and compliance of the recently published fee benchmarks for surgical procedures at private hospitals.

Gan Kim Yong

The objective of publishing fee benchmarks is to provide all stakeholders a reference on the reasonable ranges of professional fees for common surgical procedures in the private sector. The benchmarks will guide private sector healthcare providers in charging appropriately. They will also enable patients and payers to make more informed decisions.

Doctors should take reference from the benchmarks in setting their fees and advising their patients. They should also be prepared to explain to patients where their charges exceed the range, such as when addressing a highly complex case or in exceptional circumstances.

Today, the Ministry of Health (MOH) already monitors overall hospital bill sizes and doctors' charges. Where we observe charging patterns that could be of concern, we will query the healthcare providers, investigate and take follow-up actions if necessary.

MOH welcomes feedback on the fee benchmarks. These would help to guide future review and refinement of the benchmarks.

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Prof Fatimah Lateef inquired about MOH's monitoring of compliance with the new fee benchmarks for surgical procedures at private hospitals.
Minister Gan Kim Yong explained that the benchmarks provide a reference for reasonable professional fees, guiding providers and aiding patient decision-making.
Doctors are expected to use the benchmarks to set fees and justify charges exceeding the range, especially in complex cases.
MOH already monitors hospital bill sizes and charges, queries concerning patterns, and takes follow-up actions if needed.
MOH welcomes feedback to refine the benchmarks and ensure their effectiveness.

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Published Fee Benchmarks for Surgical Procedures at Private Hospitals

Debated in Parliament on 14 Jan 2019.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Prof Fatimah Lateef inquired about MOH's monitoring of compliance with the new fee benchmarks for surgical procedures at private hospitals.
Minister Gan Kim Yong explained that the benchmarks provide a reference for reasonable professional fees, guiding providers and aiding patient decision-making.
Doctors are expected to use the benchmarks to set fees and justify charges exceeding the range, especially in complex cases.
MOH already monitors hospital bill sizes and charges, queries concerning patterns, and takes follow-up actions if needed.
MOH welcomes feedback to refine the benchmarks and ensure their effectiveness.

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Prof Fatimah Lateef

Gan Kim Yong

MOH welcomes feedback on the fee benchmarks. These would help to guide future review and refinement of the benchmarks.

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Prof Fatimah Lateef inquired about MOH's monitoring of compliance with the new fee benchmarks for surgical procedures at private hospitals.
Minister Gan Kim Yong explained that the benchmarks provide a reference for reasonable professional fees, guiding providers and aiding patient decision-making.
Doctors are expected to use the benchmarks to set fees and justify charges exceeding the range, especially in complex cases.
MOH already monitors hospital bill sizes and charges, queries concerning patterns, and takes follow-up actions if needed.
MOH welcomes feedback to refine the benchmarks and ensure their effectiveness.

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Published Fee Benchmarks for Surgical Procedures at Private Hospitals

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Published Fee Benchmarks for Surgical Procedures at Private Hospitals

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