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South Korean Doctors Look Abroad as Healthcare Dispute Intensifies

South Korean Doctors Look Abroad as Healthcare Dispute Intensifies

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – As tensions between the medical community and the government continue to simmer, an increasing number of South Korean doctors are exploring opportunities abroad, signaling a potential brain drain in the nation’s healthcare sector. On October 19, a healthcare consulting company held an information session for Tokushukai Group, Japan’s largest medical [...]

Huge Price Gaps Persist in South Korean Healthcare, Study Finds

Huge Price Gaps Persist in South Korean Healthcare, Study Finds

SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent government study has revealed startling disparities in the cost of medical procedures across South Korea, with some treatments varying in price by as much as 23 times between different healthcare providers.  The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) announced on [...]

South Korean Medical Professors Warn of Healthcare Collapse Amid Ongoing Dispute

South Korean Medical Professors Warn of Healthcare Collapse Amid Ongoing Dispute

SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — In a stark contradiction to government assurances, a coalition of medical school professors in South Korea has painted a grim picture of the nation’s healthcare system, claiming that many emergency rooms are already unable to provide normal care. The group asserts that punishing those responsible for the healthcare breakdown and [...]

Korean Emergency Physicians Eye Foreign Posts Amid Healthcare Crisis

Korean Emergency Physicians Eye Foreign Posts Amid Healthcare Crisis

SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — With a protracted dispute between the medical community and the government continuing to strain South Korea’s healthcare system, emergency physicians are increasingly looking abroad for better working conditions and professional opportunities.  At a recent academic conference held by the Korean Emergency Physicians Association (KEPA) in Seoul, sessions on practicing medicine [...]

KFSHRC Empowers Future Healthcare Leaders with Innovative Research Programs

KFSHRC Empowers Future Healthcare Leaders with Innovative Research Programs

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 23, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) solidifies its medical education and research leadership through its Academic & Training Affairs (ATA) Department, which offers structured learning, intensive workshops, and personalized mentorship. A highlight of KFSHRC’s medical education is the King Faisal Aspiring Research Program, developed [...]

South Korean AI Healthcare Companies Make Strides in Global Market

South Korean AI Healthcare Companies Make Strides in Global Market

SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare companies are making significant progress in the global market, with recent developments highlighting their competitiveness and potential for expansion.  Lunit, a leader in AI-powered cancer diagnostics, has announced that its chest X-ray analysis solution, Lunit Insight CXR, has received approval from the World Health [...]

South Korea’s Industrial Structure Turned More Service-Oriented During Pandemic

South Korea’s Industrial Structure Turned More Service-Oriented During Pandemic

SEOUL, Apr. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s industrial makeup grew more service-driven during the Covid-19 pandemic as the healthcare and remote service sectors expanded while manufacturing contracted, central bank data has revealed.  The share of services in the country’s total output climbed 4.4 percentage points to 49.3% in 2020 from 44.9% five years earlier, according [...]

PM Says Expanding Workforce of Doctors is Starting Point of Healthcare Reform

PM Says Expanding Workforce of Doctors is Starting Point of Healthcare Reform

SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Prime Minister Han Duck-soo called on the medical community Tuesday to cooperate with the government’s plan to significantly increase the annual medical school enrollment quota, stating that it marks the starting point of healthcare reform. Last week, the government announced its plan to add 2,000 seats to the country’s medical school [...]

Study Reveals Stark Disparities in Healthcare and Education Between High and Low-Cost Housing Areas in Seoul

Study Reveals Stark Disparities in Healthcare and Education Between High and Low-Cost Housing Areas in Seoul

SEJONG, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study conducted by the Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements reveals stark disparities in healthcare and education access between high and low-cost housing areas in Seoul. The study, released on January 8, indicates that the number of medical clinics or hospitals and doctors per capita is significantly lower [...]

Philips Launches New-AI Enabled Innovations at #RSNA23 that Free up Healthcare Providers to Focus on Patient Care

Philips Launches New-AI Enabled Innovations at #RSNA23 that Free up Healthcare Providers to Focus on Patient Care

New innovations help hospitals and health systems to consistently deliver accessible, high-quality care to patients in a sustainable way November 26, 2023 — Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Chicago, USA (Korea Bizwire) – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today puts patients and healthcare providers center-stage at #RSNA23, the world’s largest medical imaging [...]