A&E departments – Charm

Opinion | Fee hikes are only half the equation if Hong Kong health reform is to work

5 months ago03 mins

Hong Kong introduced a public hospital fee overhaul at the start of the year in response to long-standing pressures from an ageing population, rising chronic diseases and growing expenditure. Early data from the Hospital Authority suggests the fee increases are having an effect. From January 1-18, semi-urgent and non-urgent cases at accident and emergency (A&E)…

Hong Kong Hospital Authority pledges flexible approach during A&E fee transition

7 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong public hospitals will offer flexibility when charging patients at accident and emergency (A&E) departments to smooth the transition to new healthcare payment arrangements from January 1. The Hospital Authority said on Tuesday that people who leave public hospital emergency departments before receiving a consultation will need to pay HK$50 (US$7) for triage and…