Medical Digital Transformation (DX) in ASEAN Countries
According to JETRO materials, ASEAN countries are advancing digital transformation (DX) in the healthcare sector as follows: Singapore: As part of the national strategy, the "Smart Nation" initiative announced in 2014 and the "Industry Transformation Map" by the Future Economy Council in 2017 focus on healthcare. Initiatives include introducing innovative, patient-centered solutions and incorporating them […]
Physicians and nurses interested in medical care in Vietnam are wanted.
Healthcare Asia, Inc. is seeking a diverse group of partner doctors interested in providing medical care to Japanese and Vietnamese patients in Ho Chi Minh City, a city experiencing remarkable growth. Our goal is to establish a new model of medical care with doctors who share the vision of Healthcare Asia Co. We offer opportunities […]
Obtaining a Medical Practice Certificate for Japanese Nurses
For a Japanese nurse with Japanese nursing qualifications to work in Vietnam, obtaining a medical practice certificate is necessary. The requirements are as follows: ① Possession of a medical specialty graduation certificate issued or recognized in Vietnam, ② Proficiency in Vietnamese or the presence of an interpreter in the facility, ③ No criminal history, ④ […]
Overview of the Vietnamese Healthcare Insurance System
In socialist Vietnam, the healthcare insurance system comprises a mandatory Universal Health Insurance scheme (VSS) and a voluntary insurance program. The voluntary insurance serves as a complement to the mandatory scheme and differs from insurance models in countries like Japan. The current enrollment rate for the compulsory universal insurance is just under 70%, and the […]
Acquisition of Medical Practice Certificate by Japanese Doctors
To perform medical practices in Vietnam, Japanese doctors need to obtain a Certificate of Medical Practice. To acquire this certificate, the following documents are required: 1) A copy of the professional degree, 2) A certificate of medical practice experience, 3) A certificate proving proficiency in Vietnamese (if Vietnamese is to be used during medical practices), […]