In an exclusive interview conducted on the 22nd of December 2016, Taiwan’s Minister of Health and Welfare Lin Tzou-yien discussed improving Taiwan’s National Health Insurance (NHI), ensuring that Taiwanese patients can access innovative treatments, and nurturing the development of Taiwan’s thriving R&D-driven pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Minister Lin, you became Taiwan’s Minister of Health and Welfare on May 20 2016, after having held the position of Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare over the past five years. What is the healthcare vision you want to instill under your tenure?
"The NHI ... is now proudly regarded as one of the best social security systems in the world and a proud frontrunner in Asia."
