Why isn't healthcare free in Singapore? | Burning questions with DPM Gan and Health Minister Ong

Watch the full interview here:    • DPM Gan Kim Yong and Minister for Health O...   Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung sat down with The Straits Times to answer some healthcare-related questions. READ MORE: https://str.sg/jtbg Related content Healthcare spending could hit $30 billion a year by 2030: Ong Ye Kung https://str.sg/Keu8 Why is Singapore 'Blue Zone 2.0'?    • What makes Singapore ‘Blue Zone 2.0’?   0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Who Pays for Singapore's Healthcare? 1:16 - The "Goat's Hair" & Healthcare Costs 1:43 - Global Healthcare: Access vs. Affordability 2:01 - How Payment Affects Healthcare Costs 2:20 - Rewarding Healthy Habits 3:04 - Nutri-Grade Labeling's Impact 3:34 - Why Healthcare Costs Rise 4:29 - A Dynamic caused by Insurance 5:16 - The "Buffet Syndrome" in Healthcare 5:49 - Understanding IP Riders 6:41 - Healthier SG: Focus on Prevention 6:57 - The Role of Your Family Doctor 7:55 - Supporting Seniors: Active Ageing Centres Follow The Straits Times on YouTube: https://str.sg/ytsub Turn on notifications 🔔 to stay updated. -------------------- WEBSITE ➤ https://www.straitstimes.com WHATSAPP ➤ https://str.sg/whatsapp TIKTOK ➤   / straitstimes   INSTAGRAM ➤   / straits_times   FACEBOOK ➤   / thestraitstimes   TWITTER ➤   / straits_times   TELEGRAM ➤ https://t.me/TheStraitsTimes PODCASTS ➤ https://str.sg/stpodcasts #healthiersg #healthcare #singapore #straitstimes @MOHSingapore ​

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More isn’t necessarily better for private health insurance: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung | Deep Dive

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PM Wong on Singapore at 61: Our greatest strength is our ability to stay united

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DPM Gan Kim Yong and Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung answer healthcare-related questions

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Sean Flynn: How Singapore Delivers World Class Healthcare while Spending 80 Percent Less than We Do

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Taiwan’s Two-Party Problem: KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun on Cross-Strait Relations

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Minister Ong Ye Kung at 15th Economic Society of Singapore, Singapore Economic Policy Forum