What is the Health Information Act (HIA)?
Singapore's Health Information Act (HIA) establishes a national framework for how patient health information is collected, shared and protected across Singapore's healthcare ecosystem. All licensed healthcare providers; both public and private, must comply with HIA's Cybersecurity and Data Security Essentials.
WHO Must Comply
All MOH-licensed healthcare providers in Singapore, including general practitioners, specialist clinics, dental practices, and health management systems (HIMS) vendors operating under the national healthcare framework.
NEHR integration requirements
Providers must contribute patient health information to the National Electronic Health Record (NEHR). HIA mandates that robust cybersecurity and data protection controls protect this national critical digital infrastructure.
Breach Notification Obligations
Under HIA, healthcare providers must promptly notify MOH of confirmed cybersecurity incidents and data breaches. Non-compliance may result in MOH directions and regulatory action. Momentum Z can help you build compliant incident response playbooks.
Elevated Risk Profile
Patient health data stored in the NEHR represents a shared national asset. A single breach can impact multiple providers and thousands of patients requiring a materially higher security standard than conventional SME cyber hygiene.
Our HIA Compliance Services
Momentum Z delivers a structured suite of cybersecurity and data security services pre-scoped to align with MOH's HIA CS/DS Essentials. Each engagement is led by our team of experienced consultants.
Momentum Z is here to help.
email us at hia@mzt.one
Our Prices
Momentum Z delivers a structured suite of cybersecurity and data security services pre-scoped to align with MOH's HIA CS/DS Essentials. Each engagement is led by an experienced consultant, not delegated to junior staff.
Who Qualifies for Co-Funding?
Eligible Organisations
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Licensed healthcare providers under MOH (public & private sector)
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Small and medium enterprises (SME criteria apply)
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GP clinics, specialist practices, dental and allied health providers
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Health Information Management System (HIMS) vendors
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Organisations required by HIA to contribute to NEHR
Funding Details
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Up to 70% co-funding for eligible SMEs via CSA
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Sign-up via IMDA's CTOaaS portal for funded engagements
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Non-eligible organisations may engage Momentum Z directly at listed pricing
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Funding is subject to approval and actual validated scope
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DPE add-on available at preferential bundle rate with Cyber Essentials