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Walgreens exec: SE Asia should shun US healthcare model for community care

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Southeast Asia should avoid replicating the U.S. healthcare model, which is expensive and prioritizes lifespan over healthspan, according to Li Zhong, APAC president of Walgreens Boots Alliance. Instead, countries in the region should focus on developing their own patient-centric systems, leveraging community-based care and pharmacies, similar to the UK's NHS Pharmacy First scheme. Experts like David Utama of Siloam Hospitals Group emphasize the need for public-private partnerships and the adoption of emerging technologies, such as AI, to improve healthcare accessibility and quality. AI

IMPACT AI adoption in healthcare is highlighted as a key strategy for improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency in Southeast Asia.

RANK_REASON An executive from a major healthcare company offers an opinion on regional healthcare strategy, referencing existing models and future technologies.

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Walgreens exec: SE Asia should shun US healthcare model for community care

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Angelica Ang ·

    Southeast Asia shouldn’t copy the U.S. healthcare model, says Walgreens Boots Alliance’s APAC head: ‘It saves your life, but it’s not very healthy’

    Southeast Asia is building out its systems of care amid rising healthcare costs and a shortage of specialist doctors.

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