Singapore losing medical tourists to neighbours

 08-May-15, YourHealth 

Singapore is finding it harder to retain its title as the region's top medical tourism hub as patients eye cheaper options elsewhere while government support for the sector wanes, a new report has warned.

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It also noted that the challenges will only intensify as improved standards in neighbouring cities test the price premiums in Singapore, which are further exacerbated by a strong Singapore dollar.

A heart bypass in Singapore costs 41% more than in Thailand and 106% more than in Malaysia. While higher prices here have traditionally been justified by the high level of treatment offered, this gap in standards has begun to close.

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