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More investment funds flowing into private healthcare, pet care but with strings attached
While it brings opportunities for growth, innovation and efficiency in the healthcare sector, an injection of private capital can also pose potential challenges for those involved in balancing profit goals with patient care.
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Ground Up
Long wait times and high costs put pressure on parents whose children need early intervention
Waiting times for government-subsidised places in early intervention centres can be a year or more, though steps are being taken to reduce this. Private options can cost thousands of dollars a month.
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Ten years on, buying insurance direct with no agent is popular and cheaper. What are the risks?
Buying a policy direct from an insurer with no agent has been an option in Singapore for nearly a decade. Some experts say that an agent can play a valuable role especially when it comes to complex policies.