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Hospital funds squeeze weighs on minister
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/02/2026
» A deepening liquidity crisis among state hospitals has intensified pressure on the new Public Health Minister to overhaul the universal healthcare system, as medical groups warn that financial instability is spreading across the country's public health network.
Cheaper outpatient costs mulled
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/09/2024
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin has floated the idea of reducing costs for the treatment of outpatients per visit at hospitals, claiming this measure, if successful, would help create a level playing field through the more equal distribution of funds.
Costly kidney treatment set to be included under UCS
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/01/2022
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has decided to include haemodialysis treatment in its universal coverage healthcare scheme for patients with chronic kidney disease. The added benefit is expected to take effect on Feb 1.