Petaling Jaya – The Malaysian government has been announced before May, and has nodded to revise the consultation costs of the general opening of the general business.
Health Minister Dzulkefly said that Prime Minister Andar Ibrahim gave me a charge to revise the fee. He added that the National Action Council on living expenses also agreed.
“We are in the final discussion with government agencies to determine the cost of consultation with GPS.” He said in a press conference in March. 13.
Currently, fees vary from RM10 (S $ 3) to RM35, but the Federation of Private Medical Practices is looking for a range from RM50 to RM150.
According to a statement on March 6 by the Association, the commission was withdrawn in 2006, increased costs over the years, and many small clinics should be closed.
Datuk Seri Dzulkefly also talked about the requirements that the private clinic should mark the price of pharmaceuticals from May 1st.
According to him, private hospitals were ready to do so, but the personal GPS was ready to comply with the consultation costs according to the 7th schedule of personal medical facilities and service laws.
“I was convinced of the GPS that I will continue to fight for this issue, and I look forward to support for the pricing rules on May 1.”
“Through the price labeling, the patient can make a decision based on information on the choice of treatment while promoting the competitive market forces. This will also help to indirectly reduce medical inflation problems. ”
He said that following the discussion with the GPS, the clinic is ready to comply with the price display requirements when the schedule 7 counseling fee is revised.
November 20th24Dr. DZULKEFLY told Congress that the government wanted to indicate the price of a private medical facilities as part of a comprehensive initiative to improve the transparency of medical expenses. Star/Asian News Network
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