Can a licensee appoint a third-party administrator (based overseas) to advertise its licensable healthcare services in other jurisdictions, i.e. promoting medical tourism?
Healthcare Services Act(Advertisement) Regulations, Application of these Regulations
The rules on advertising under HCSA are aimed at protecting the safety and welfare of patients in Singapore, and hence apply to advertisements that are accessible by persons physically located in Singapore.
HCSA licensees that advertise their services in other jurisdictions will have to comply with the prevailing laws in that jurisdiction.
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