The problem with IJN is that it does not operate like other government hospitals and clinics that provide healthcare for ALL at an affordable rate, with minimum charges. Anyone(including foreign nationals) can get IJN's services, which is heart healthcare, but you must pay thousands and tens of thousands of ringgit.
IJN provide services for ALL provided that you pay its HIGH FEES - The only obvious exception are government employees or civil servants, government pensioners and their dependents.
It was also supposed to provide affordable service to a small number of the POOR - but this is minimal, and difficult. Others can get IJN's services, which is heart healthcare, but you must pay thousands and tens of thousands of ringgit.
Meanwhile, IJN revealed approximately 84.7% of its workload comprised patients from the government sectors (employees, pensioners and their dependents) while 14.9% were self-paying patients (insurance coverage and cash). “Only 0.4% are foreign patients (this information is available in our performance reports on our website),” it added.
84.7% - patients from the government sectors (employees, pensioners and their dependents
14.5% - self paying patients
So, does it mean only 0.8% for the other poor in Malaysia - private sector workers, self-employed, farmers, FELDA Settlers, fisher folk, small vendors, Grab drivers, etc...? Or maybe not - maybe that w
IJN was wholly owned by the government of Malaysia - is this still the same?
IJN must be 'NATIONALIZED' and to provide heart healthcare for all in Malaysia including the poor. The majority cannot afford the DRACONIAN FEES charged now to 'self paying patients' . SO, let it operate like any other government facilities where the services required a small fee or is free. HUMAN LIVES are more important that PROFITS.
Talking about private hospitals and clinics > some States own them and they provide services for those who can pay the FEES only, which is HIGH. Do these States not care for the people to provide free healthcare for the people - rather than making PROFITS by operating private medical facilities.
UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE FOR ALL FOR FREE OR AFFORDABLE RATES
see earlier posts
BN wants to increase fees for heart healthcare - STOP it, and make it free healthcare for all not just the rich..
Another achivement by Malaysia's IJN - but how many can afford RM122,000 - Heathcare must be FREE
IJN not for sale...a national asset BUT is it to provide heathcare for all or just to make money and 'show off'?
More will die sooner because of lack FREE government-provided heart healthcare in Malaysia
When the unavailability of free universal healthcare for ALL increases health risks of Malaysians -
Let's put an end to 'people need money for surgery, etc..' ads - Free government provided healthcare.
More will die sooner because of lack FREE government-provided heart healthcare in Malaysia
IJN dismisses privatisation claim, says still treating govt servants, retirees
INSTITUT Jantung Negara (IJN) said it has not been made a private entity and is still fully owned by the government under the Minister of Finance Incorporated.
Responding to a recent anonymous letter claiming that IJN has been privatised and is refusing treatment to retired civil servants, the specialist heart institute, in a statement, said its commitment to providing excellent healthcare to government employees has not wavered.
It also emphasised it values the contribution of government employees, including retirees.
“IJN takes seriously the accusations in the recent letter by “Concerned Pensioners” that has been circulating on social media and WhatsApp. They are inaccurate and unjustified to the organisation.
“We strive to offer the highest level of medical care to all our patients, regardless of their backgrounds. Contrary to the claim in the letter, IJN has never been privatised – it has been corporatised institution since its inception.
“As a corporatised entity, IJN continues to be fully owned by the government under the Minister of Finance Incorporated and the centre operates privately under the Malaysian Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998 under the purview of the Health Ministry,” it said in the statement.
IJN also said its primary mission remains to provide exceptional medical services to all Malaysians, including government employees, retirees and citizens, as well as patients from neighbouring countries.
The letter, which has since gone viral, claimed IJN is redirecting its patients to other hospitals, on the grounds that it is transitioning to private care.
The letter also said former government employees were being asked to leave and seek treatment at other hospitals.
Meanwhile, IJN revealed approximately 84.7% of its workload comprised patients from the government sectors (employees, pensioners and their dependents) while 14.9% were self-paying patients (insurance coverage and cash).
“Only 0.4% are foreign patients (this information is available in our performance reports on our website),” it added.
Since its establishment, nearly five million patients have received treatment at IJN.
Its chief executive officer Dr Aizai Azan Abdul Rahim told reporters previously that despite working at that capacity, the centre does not face any problems accommodating the volume of patients as it has sufficient staff and adequate equipment and facilities. – August 5, 2023.
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