Current Healthcare Issues in Malaysia 1/2

What was the primary focus of the public sector in Malaysia during the 1960s?

• Market competition

• Private sector growth

• Industrialization

• Healthcare provision

Which decade marked the beginning of the push for privatization in Malaysia's healthcare system?

• 2000s

• 1990s

• 1980s

• 1970s

What is the main purpose of the case-mix system in Malaysia's healthcare?

• To increase hospital profits

• To improve patient satisfaction

• To classify patients for reimbursement

• To reduce healthcare costs

Which of the following is a characteristic of not-for-profit hospitals in Malaysia?

• Located only in urban areas

• Primarily focused on profit

• Run by a board of directors

• Investor-owned

What is the primary financing method for Malaysia's healthcare system?

• Out-of-pocket payments

• General taxation

• Private insurance

• Foreign aid

What significant change occurred in the healthcare market in Malaysia during the mid-1980s?

• Introduction of universal healthcare

• Increase in private hospitals

• Closure of rural clinics

• Decrease in public hospitals

How does the Malaysian government aim to ensure healthcare affordability for its citizens?

• By increasing out-of-pocket payments

• By limiting the number of private hospitals

• Through general taxation and subsidies

• By privatizing all healthcare services

What is a major barrier to healthcare access for the B40 population in Malaysia?

• Access to private insurance

• High-quality healthcare services

• Rising healthcare costs

• Availability of public hospitals

What role do private hospitals play in Malaysia's healthcare system?

• They are government-owned

• They provide free services to all

• They cater primarily to those who can afford care

• They are the only source of healthcare

What is the purpose of market research in the healthcare sector?

• To identify target audiences and market potential

• To increase government funding

• To reduce healthcare costs

• To eliminate competition