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Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad tells doctors, “I hear you loud and clear", announcing that he and MOH's top brass are reviewing doctors' proposal for MOH to take jurisdiction of drug price display by placing it under Act 586 instead of Act 723 under KPDN.| CodeBlue
Opposing a drug price display mandate, FPMPAM has advised its over 5,000 members nationwide to impose a new Regulatory Compliance Charge (RCC) in their GP clinics, starting at a minimum RM20. The RCC charge will be adjusted as new regulations are imposed.| CodeBlue
LIAM CEO Mark O'Dell was stunned by his 13-page hospital bill of ~RM19,000 for a minor hernia surgery at a KL private hospital, saying he didn't understand some line items. O'Dell suggests regulating private hospital charges with Diagnostic Related Groups.| CodeBlue
A doctors' group advised private GPs in Sarawak to introduce 3 new optional charges from last May 1 to maintain quality care: prescription fee (RM5-RM10), registration fee (RM5-RM10) & regulatory compliance charge (RM5-RM20) as consult fees are capped low.| CodeBlue
The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) calls for dispensing and professional fees for pharmacists to enable community pharmacies to deliver health services, besides a mandatory prescription policy. MPS stopped short of calling for dispensing separation.| CodeBlue
FPMPAM warns MOH that mandating itemised billing at private clinics will lead to an increase in patient charges, as GPs will be forced to unbundle all services, including the use of basic instruments, consumables, and procedures, like private hospitals.| CodeBlue
In an historic rally, over 700 doctors protested against KPDN's jurisdiction over drug price display under Act 723, saying that the order should be under Act 586 instead under MOH's jurisdiction. Doctors' groups maintain support for price transparency.| CodeBlue