Meeting with Minister for Health
The SMA Council met with Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Health, and other Ministry of Health (MOH) officials on 15 April 2021, at the College of Medicine Building.
Health insurance was the main issue on the agenda. SMA provided feedback on concerns raised by both patients and doctors.
SMA appreciates the opportunity to engage MOH on this important issue. We look forward to regular dialogue with MOH on various issues relating to healthcare in Singapore.
SMA letter to LIA on Integrated Shield Plans
SMA has responded to a request from Life Insurance Association in their media statement dated 31 March 2021.
Members can access the letter by logging in at https://www.sma.org.sg/ourvoice/index.aspx?ID=395.
Conversations on Singapore Women's Development
SMA co-hosted an online forum with the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth as part of the series of Conversations on Singapore Women's Development.
The event, held on 5 May 2021, was targeted at female professionals in healthcare. SMA President Dr Tan Yia Swam co-hosted the event with Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State for Health. More than 100 healthcare professionals participated in the feedback session.