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New Straits Times
3 hours ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Zahid-led panel to tackle stagnant GP fees
KUALA LUMPUR: A high-level committee chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will review the Health Ministry's findings on the long-standing issue of stagnant consultation fees for private general practitioners (GPs). Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the committee would refine the ministry's recommendations before they are presented to the government for a final decision. "No date has been set yet," he told a press conference today, but gave his assurance that the matter would be tabled "in the near future." He said the decision to escalate the issue followed discussions between the Health Ministry and the National Action Council on Cost of Living (Naccol). On May 3, Dzulkefly announced that the review of private GP consultation fees was expected to be finalised within a month. He also said cabinet approval was the final step required before the amendments could be implemented. GP consultation fees are regulated under the Seventh Schedule of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services (Private Medical Clinics or Private Dental Clinics) Regulations 2006, under the Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998. On April 8, Dzulkefly said the ministry was awaiting a decision from the Finance Ministry on the proposed revision. He had earlier confirmed on March 4 that the fees had not been revised for nearly two decades.
Daily Express
18-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
No change in policy on itemised billing: MOH
Published on: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Published on: Sun, May 18, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Explaining further, the Ministry of Health is confident that good and continuous cooperation between all parties will continue to strengthen the quality of health services and safeguard the interests and welfare of patients together. - pix for illustration purposes only Kuala Lumpur: The Ministry of Health (MOH) clarified that there is no change in policy or announcement of a new policy regarding the implementation of itemised billing by private medical clinics. In a statement Saturday, MOH said the matter follows confusion arising regarding a statement made in a TikTok Live session regarding the requirement to provide itemised billing by private medical clinics. Advertisement According to MOH, the session, which took place last Wednesday with the topic 'Myths and Facts' of Drug Price Display, was an information session for the public regarding implementing the drug price display initiative at private health facilities and community pharmacies. 'The patient's right to receive itemised bills is a matter provided for under the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services (Private Hospitals and Other Private Healthcare Facilities) Regulations 2006. 'The provision of itemised bills is only mandatory upon request without any additional charge, to facilitate understanding of the details of service charges, treatment and medicines received,' according to the statement. Explaining further, the Ministry of Health is confident that good and continuous cooperation between all parties will continue to strengthen the quality of health services and safeguard the interests and welfare of patients together. Advertisement 'This is in line with the Government's commitment to implement Madani values to ensure that all parties, whether patients/customers or private medical providers, receive equal rights in all matters involving health aspects as a whole,' according to the statement. Last Thursday, the media reported that general practitioners (GPs) and private specialist clinics were required to issue itemised bills to patients as a measure to increase transparency through instructions on the display of drug prices, which came into effect on May 1. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
17-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
MOH: No change in policy in implementation of itemised billing by private clinics
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry (MOH) has clarified that there has been no change in policy or announcement of a new policy regarding the implementation of itemised billing by private medical clinics. In a statement today, the MOH said the clarification was issued following confusion arising from a statement made during a TikTok Live session about the requirement for private medical clinics to provide itemised billing. According to the MOH, the session, held last Wednesday under the theme 'Myths and Facts' of Drug Price Display, aimed to inform the public about the implementation of the drug price display initiative at private health facilities and community pharmacies. "The right of patients to receive itemised bills is stipulated under the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services (Private Hospitals and Other Private Healthcare Facilities) Regulations 2006. "The provision of itemised bills is only mandatory upon request and at no additional cost, to facilitate a clearer understanding of the service charges, treatment, and medications received," the statement said. The Ministry further expressed confidence that good and continuous cooperation among all parties would help enhance the quality of health services and safeguard the interests and welfare of patients. "This is in line with the government's commitment to implement Madani values, ensuring that all parties, whether patients/customers or private medical providers, receive equal rights in matters related to health services as a whole," the statement added. Last Thursday, the media reported that general practitioners (GPs) and private specialist clinics were required to issue itemised bills to patients as a measure to increase transparency through the drug price display directive, which came into effect on May 1.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
No change in policy in implementation of itemised billing by private clinics
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has clarified that there is no change in policy or announcement of a new policy regarding the implementation of itemised billing by private medical clinics. In a statement today, MOH said the matter follows confusion arising regarding a statement made in a TikTok Live session regarding the requirement to provide itemised billing by private medical clinics. According to MOH, the session, which took place last Wednesday with the topic 'Myths and Facts' of Drug Price Display, was an information session for the public regarding implementing the drug price display initiative at private health facilities and community pharmacies. 'The patient's right to receive itemised bills is a matter provided for under the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services (Private Hospitals and Other Private Healthcare Facilities) Regulations 2006. 'The provision of itemised bills is only mandatory upon request without any additional charge, to facilitate understanding of the details of service charges, treatment and medicines received,' according to the statement. Explaining further, the Ministry of Health is confident that good and continuous cooperation between all parties will continue to strengthen the quality of health services and safeguard the interests and welfare of patients together. 'This is in line with the government's commitment to implement MADANI values to ensure that all parties, whether patients/customers or private medical providers, receive equal rights in all matters involving health aspects as a whole,' according to the statement. Last Thursday, the media reported that general practitioners (GPs) and private specialist clinics were required to issue itemised bills to patients as a measure to increase transparency through instructions on the display of drug prices, which came into effect on May 1.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
MOH: No change in itemised billing policy for private clinics
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has clarified that there is no change in policy or announcement of a new policy regarding the implementation of itemised billing by private medical clinics. In a statement today, MOH said the matter follows confusion arising regarding a statement made in a TikTok Live session regarding the requirement to provide itemised billing by private medical clinics. According to MOH, the session, which took place last Wednesday with the topic 'Myths and Facts' of Drug Price Display, was an information session for the public regarding implementing the drug price display initiative at private health facilities and community pharmacies. 'The patient's right to receive itemised bills is a matter provided for under the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services (Private Hospitals and Other Private Healthcare Facilities) Regulations 2006. 'The provision of itemised bills is only mandatory upon request without any additional charge, to facilitate understanding of the details of service charges, treatment and medicines received,' according to the statement. Explaining further, the Ministry of Health is confident that good and continuous cooperation between all parties will continue to strengthen the quality of health services and safeguard the interests and welfare of patients together. 'This is in line with the government's commitment to implement MADANI values to ensure that all parties, whether patients/customers or private medical providers, receive equal rights in all matters involving health aspects as a whole,' according to the statement. Last Thursday, the media reported that general practitioners (GPs) and private specialist clinics were required to issue itemised bills to patients as a measure to increase transparency through instructions on the display of drug prices, which came into effect on May 1.
