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Practical guides, regulatory overviews, and success stories for HealthTech founders and healthcare providers navigating the HCMC ecosystem.
Vietnam's HealthTech Landscape: A Guide for Founders
An overview of the HCMC HealthTech ecosystem — key players, funding sources, regulatory bodies, and where to start as a foreign or local startup.
Integrating with BHYT: What HealthTech Companies Need to Know
Vietnam's national health insurance (BHYT) covers 92% of the population. This guide explains how to make your product BHYT-compatible and the claim submission requirements.
Running a Clinical Pilot in Vietnam: A Practical Framework
From IRB approval to KPI definition and hospital sign-off — a step-by-step playbook for HealthTech companies running their first Vietnamese hospital pilot.
FHIR R4 in Vietnam: Adoption Status and What It Means for You
Vietnam's Ministry of Health is moving toward FHIR-based interoperability. This piece covers current adoption, which hospitals are piloting FHIR, and how to design your integration strategy.
HCMC Hospital Landscape: Public vs. Private, and Who to Target First
A breakdown of Ho Chi Minh City's 150+ hospitals by ownership, patient volume, tech readiness, and decision-making speed — with tactical advice for startups on where to start.
Medical Device Registration in Vietnam: The CDDM Pathway
How to register a Class I–IV medical device with Vietnam's Department for Medical Device Administration (CDDM), typical timelines, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Case Study: How MediAI Cut TB Detection Time at Cho Ray by 40%
A deep-dive into MediAI's 6-month pilot at Cho Ray Hospital — the challenge, the integration approach, measured outcomes, and lessons learned for other AI diagnostic companies.
Vietnam's Personal Data Protection Decree: What HealthTech Must Do
Vietnam's PDPD came into force in 2023. This guide covers what data you can collect, consent requirements, cross-border transfer rules, and how it affects product design.