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Doctors Criticize Planned Healthcare Budget Cut for 2024

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By Howard Chang/Jeremy Olivier

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Taiwan's health ministry says it's changed the way it calculates the country's total health insurance budget, which could result in a cut of almost US$500 million in 2024. Healthcare professionals have criticized the plan, saying it could keep patients from getting the care they need. Note: A previous version of this description said the health ministry changes “will” result in a budget cut. This was incorrect. The exact budget for 2024 has not been finalised.