Indonesia’s plan for a healthcare growth spurt

 24-Feb-15, The Pulse / GE Healthcare

Indonesia is fast becoming an important force in today’s world. As the 4th most populated country, with the world’s 16th largest economy, the country is on a rapid trajectory for growth. The country could be the 7th largest by the year 2030, by which time it will have surpassed Germany and the United Kingdom.

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With a growing middle class, increasing chronic diseases, new industry regulations and improved quality of local healthcare delivery, significant focus and investment into healthcare is critical to meeting the country’s ambitious economic growth targets.

David Utama, President and CEO of GE Healthcare ASEAN, said that by the end of 2015, GE Healthcare will double the size of its local healthcare team and foster new talent in the region. "The strategy is increasing access to higher quality healthcare, while reducing costs for patients... We’re looking at more innovative solutions designed specifically for the primary care market... designed with the Indonesian user in mind,” he said.

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