Hong Kong needs to reimagine healthcare financing by focusing on strategic purchasing. This approach is about more than just saving money; it is a resource allocation philosophy that demands thoughtful procurement decisions and which can boost primary healthcare.
Addressing why people go to the accident and emergency department for non-urgent conditions requires a holistic approach, including better primary care and community support for the elderly, and health literacy.
Advance care planning involves medical decisions as well as personal and social aspects of care. Hong Kong should roll out such protocols, as Singapore does.
Uneven and inadequate provision of mental health services in the face of strict Covid-19 measures has left many isolated, without end-of-life care, or bereavement support. Strategies to address structural failings and strengthen Hong Kong’s healthcare system must take into account the importance of mental health.