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Latest News
Latest News For Private Healthcare Industry
Recent headlines and updates relevant to the private healthcare industry.
 
Statistics & Trends
Facts, Figures & Trends
Key performance ratios, recent trends, future developments and sources of statistics.
 
Reports, Guides & Publications
Statistical reports, salary guides and other publications by Government Agencies.
 
Types Of Businesses
Hospitals
Hospitals are healthcare institutions that provide medical, surgical or psychiatric care and treatment.
 
Western Clinics
Western clinics comprise general practitioners, clinics offering Western medical services and day surgery centres.
 
Non-Western Clinics
Non-western clinics comprise traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinics and clinics offering non-Western medical services.
 
Dental Clinics
Dental clinics comprise dentists, dental specialists and oral health specialists.
 
Other Medical Services
Other medical services comprise nursing and personal care facilities, home healthcare services, radiology services and medical evacuation services.
 
Programmes & Assistance
Industry & Capability Development
Funds set aside to increase the capability of healthcare businesses and the sector as a whole.
 
Training & Skills Upgrading
Grants and subsidies for healthcare businesses to train and upgrade the skills of employees.
 
Licences, Permits & Registrations
Compulsory Licence For All Healthcare Institutions
All healthcare institutions must obtain a licence for their premises from the Ministry of Health (MOH) before they can operate.
 
Licences/Permits & Registrations To Operate Clinics, Pharmacies & Hospitals
You need licences/permits to deal with hazardous chemicals or retail certain medicinal products. Pharmacies must also be registered before they can operate.
 
Licences/Certificates & Approval To Carry Out Medical Procedures Or Research
You need licences or certificates to carry out certain medical procedures, offer specialised services or run clinical trials.
 
Licences To Import & Supply Medicinal Products/Devices
You may require licences to import unapproved medicines for patients, medicinal products, medicines containing scheduled poisons, medical devices etc.
 
Licences/Permits For Related Business Activities
You may require other licences/permits based on your business activities.
 
Laws & Regulations
Getting Premises For Your Private Healthcare Establishment
Ensure your premises, renovations, works and signage are approved before starting operations.
 
Healthcare Manpower
Certain healthcare professionals must be registered with their relevant statutory boards and hold valid certificates to practice in Singapore.
 
Running & Operating Your Private Healthcare Establishment
Ensure your operations comply with medical laws and guidelines.
 
Other Laws & Regulations
Other laws and regulations that healthcare businesses need to pay special attention to or be aware of.
 
e-Services
e-Services For Private Healthcare
This checklist provides an overview of the common e-Services you may need for your private healthcare business.
 
Trade Associations
Trade Associations For Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practices In The Private Healthcare Sector
Trade associations for TCM healthcare providers, physicians and businesses supplying TCM products and medicines.
 
Trade Associations For Western Medicine Businesses In The Private Healthcare Sector
Trade associations for general practitioners, family physicians, specialists and businesses that provide Western medical services or supplies.
 
Role Of Key Government Agencies
Government Agencies & The Private Healthcare Sector
List of key Government agencies involved in the healthcare sector.
 
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