The 2024 U.S.-Taiwan Patient Care Innovation Forum, co-hosted by AmCham Taiwan and AIT, showcased significant advancements in healthcare technology, including expanded hemodialysis, IMVAD for heart failure, and precision radioligand therapy. Keynote speakers emphasized the need for evolving policies to support these innovations and align with Taiwan’s healthcare goals.
Taiwan’s new government is spearheading the “Healthy Taiwan” initiative to revamp the nation’s healthcare system with ambitious goals, including reducing cancer deaths by a third by 2030 and improving access to cutting-edge treatments. The plan involves increasing early disease detection, integrating new cancer drugs into the National Health Insurance (NHI), and enhancing overall health care services without overextending the NHI’s budget. Key elements include a comprehensive health exam for citizens, telemedicine, and a significant fund dedicated to advanced cancer treatments.
In Taiwan, the critical need for adult vaccinations is growing, yet many adults are not up-to-date due to financial barriers and lack of awareness. Vaccines like HPV and flu are often not covered by public health insurance for adults, leading to lower vaccination rates. Improving public education, making vaccines more accessible, and learning from successful vaccination strategies can enhance adult immunization and public health.
The Lai administration has bold ambitions for supporting cancer patients, but many details about the plan still remain uncertain. President Lai Ching-te gained widespread public interest during his election campaign last year by announcing his “Healthy Taiwan” policy focusing on disease prevention and health maintenance. The cornerstone of the plan is the establishment of a…
The progress of health and vitality well into older age depends on community initiatives and developing the aging industry. During a Friday afternoon hike with a friend in Yangmingshan National Park at the mountain’s peak, some 1,000 meters high, we realized we were the two youngest hikers by one generation’s gap at least, with dozens…
As the world grapples with the challenges of vaccination, Moderna is revolutionizing vaccine coverage through cutting-edge technologies and strategic public health initiatives. Founded on technological innovation principles and deep scientific expertise, Moderna has leveraged its roots as a tech-driven biotech company to address critical gaps in vaccine coverage for the elderly and vulnerable populations. “At…
愛德華生命科學公司致力於提升台灣對心臟瓣膜疾病的認識，並擴大治療的可及性，目標是在2029年前將瓣膜置換手術的數量增加一倍。
Edwards Lifesciences is raising awareness and expanding treatment access for underdiagnosed Heart Valve Disease in Taiwan, aiming to double valve replacements by 2029.
BY SYDNEY PENG AND REBECCA LIN Taiwanese medical schools can enroll a maximum of 1,300 students per year, a government-set quota that has not changed in 24 years. In Taiwan’s aging society, this number is insufficient to satisfy rising demand for medical services. Three national universities – National Tsing Hua University, National Chung Hsing University,…
The world of patient care is constantly evolving, thanks to the hard work, continuous innovation, and collaborative spirit of doctors, international healthcare providers, patient advocacy groups, and governments. To showcase some of the latest developments in this sector and their potential benefits for Taiwanese patients, AmCham Taiwan and the American Institute in Taiwan jointly held…
