Investing in Indonesia's private sector health care - OBG

Investing in Indonesia's private sector health care

With Indonesia’s new universal health care programme expected to put pressure on the public hospital system, investors are looking to develop private sector medical facilities as an alternative for the growing middle class.
Under the government scheme, all Indonesians will have some form of health coverage by 2019, up from around 50% at present. The system will provide insurance to millions who lack access to employer-sponsored plans and cannot afford private coverage, but it is also likely to stretch capacity at state hospitals and clinics. Initial trials of the comprehensive scheme in Jakarta saw sharp increases in the numbers of patients attending government facilities, ... Read more.

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