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One inevitable consequence of Singapore's high healthcare standards is that hospital bills tend to be expensive. A large portion of healthcare costs is absorbed by way of government subsidies, while other mechanisms such as Medisave help ensure the general public's ability to pay their share of healthcare costs. Despite this, there is a mind-boggling array of health insurance plans available.
One MP suggested that general practitioner clinics be integrated into the online appointment booking system, and another asked if patients could queue for an appointment for the next day instead.
Some clinics have been reporting an uptick in the number of people getting vaccinated against influenza, continuing a trend observed during the Covid-19 pandemic.