How are Hong Kong’s public hospitals handling the first day of fee changes?

Emergency services at Hong Kong’s public hospitals operated smoothly on New Year’s Day despite an increase in fees for non-urgent cases, but some patients said they were unaware of the changes. Starting on Thursday, patients visiting accident and emergency (A&E) departments at Hong Kong public hospitals with less urgent conditions will have to pay higher fees of HK$400 (US$50) per visit. Fees for those classified as critical and emergency cases will be waived. Previously, public hospitals...