The Malaysian Medical Association says general practitioners in standalone clinics will still charge low-income B40 patients affordable fees, even if rates were raised.
Under the RM30 to RM125 fee structure, RM30-RM50 may be charged for simple consultation , RM51 to RM80 for intermediate consultation and RM81 to RM125 for complex consultation . "GPs in the country have been subsidising the healthcare of large and profitable corporations which have engaged the TPAs.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Health Health Latest News, Health Health Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
We only want GPs' fees to be level with other doctors’ charges, says MMAMalaysian Medical Association says doctors in shoplot clinics are charging fees decided 27 years ago while doctors in hospitals are charging 2013 fees.
Source: fmtoday - 🏆 5. / 72 Read more »
We only want GPs' fees to be level with other doctors’ charges, says MMAMalaysian Medical Association says doctors in shoplot clinics are charging fees decided 27 years ago while doctors in hospitals are charging 2013 fees.
Source: fmtoday - 🏆 5. / 72 Read more »
Minister to push for 'reasonable' fee hike for GPsMore than 800 private doctors attend heated 4-hour town hall session with Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad over stagnant consultation charges. DrDzul A lot of these doctors work like QUACKS! Charging rm30 for a reference letter. Ptooi. My platinum card can do better! No simple solution this. The rakyat is suffering. To allow an increase would be bad for them. Doctors have been increasing prescription price to cover the low consultation fee.
Source: fmtoday - 🏆 5. / 72 Read more »
Raise doctors' fees before taking out dispensary, says think tankThe Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy says presently, the main revenue of GPs comes from the sale of medicine to patients.
Source: fmtoday - 🏆 5. / 72 Read more »