Why isn't healthcare free in Singapore? | Burning questions with DPM Gan and Health Minister Ong

Watch the full interview here:    • DPM Gan Kim Yong and Minister for Health O...   Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung sat down with The Straits Times to answer some healthcare-related questions. READ MORE: https://str.sg/jtbg Related content Healthcare spending could hit $30 billion a year by 2030: Ong Ye Kung https://str.sg/Keu8 Why is Singapore 'Blue Zone 2.0'?    • What makes Singapore ‘Blue Zone 2.0’?   0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Who Pays for Singapore's Healthcare? 1:16 - The "Goat's Hair" & Healthcare Costs 1:43 - Global Healthcare: Access vs. Affordability 2:01 - How Payment Affects Healthcare Costs 2:20 - Rewarding Healthy Habits 3:04 - Nutri-Grade Labeling's Impact 3:34 - Why Healthcare Costs Rise 4:29 - A Dynamic caused by Insurance 5:16 - The "Buffet Syndrome" in Healthcare 5:49 - Understanding IP Riders 6:41 - Healthier SG: Focus on Prevention 6:57 - The Role of Your Family Doctor 7:55 - Supporting Seniors: Active Ageing Centres Follow The Straits Times on YouTube: https://str.sg/ytsub Turn on notifications 🔔 to stay updated. -------------------- WEBSITE ➤ https://www.straitstimes.com WHATSAPP ➤ https://str.sg/whatsapp TIKTOK ➤   / straitstimes   INSTAGRAM ➤   / straits_times   FACEBOOK ➤   / thestraitstimes   TWITTER ➤   / straits_times   TELEGRAM ➤ https://t.me/TheStraitsTimes PODCASTS ➤ https://str.sg/stpodcasts #healthiersg #healthcare #singapore #straitstimes @MOHSingapore ​