Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Health Bureau and Hospital Authority jointly organise second District Council briefing on fees and charges reform for public healthcare
The Deputising Chief Executive of the HA, Dr Simon Tang, introduced in detail to the audience the three key measures for strengthening healthcare protection, namely, enhancing the medical fee waiver mechanism, introducing an annual cap of $10,000 for public healthcare fees and charges, and optimising the application and subsidisation of innovative drugs and medical devices. He said, “The HA will continue to refine the implementation of the measures, including streamlining the application procedures for the medical fee waiver and safety net, to ensure the smooth implementation of the reform.”
Since the announcement of the fees and charges reform for public healthcare, the HHB and the HA have been explaining the matter to the Legislative Council, members of the public and stakeholders of various sectors, with a view to helping members of the public get a better grasp of the objectives and specific details of the reform. This is the second DC briefing jointly organised by the HHB and the HA after the one held on April 29.
The new fees and charges for public healthcare will take effect on January 1 next year. The HHB and the HA will continue to actively explain the details to members of the public.
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