Empowering patients in navigating individual healthcare financing

Patients can take various practical steps to navigate and manage their healthcare finances, says the writer. — SAM THAM/The Star

AS the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) was announced in this most recent Parliament sitting, many Members of Parliament voiced concerns over the rising cost of living, particularly in relation to healthcare.

These concerns were not mere rhetoric; they reflect real anxieties faced by real members of the public, and genuinely echo the voices and concerns of patients.