teleconsultation Archives

21 November 2025

Letter

Develop Teleconsultation Guideline, Not Ban Digital MCs — Association Of Digital Health Malaysia

The Association of Digital Health Malaysia urges MMC, MOH, professional bodies, and digital health stakeholders to develop a clear, evidence-based guideline for teleconsultation, saying a blanket ban on digital MCs may undermine legitimate care pathways.

19 November 2025

Letter

Zero-Tolerance Enforcement Of Online MC Ban — APPS

APPS demands enforcement of the ban on MCs issued solely from teleconsultation, urging MOH to implement active surveillance on telehealth providers and MMC to investigate repeat offenders. Employers should also reject MCs issued without physical exams.

18 November 2025

Letter

Ban On Digital MCs Shows MMC’s Stance On Duty Of Care — MMA

MMA welcomes MMC's ban on MCs issued after teleconsults, urging employers, insurers, digital health platforms, and managed care operators to recognise that while health care can be innovated, it must not be commoditised.

18 November 2025

Malaysia

MMC Bans Medical Sick Certs Issued After Teleconsults

The Malaysian Medical Council has banned MCs issued solely after a teleconsultation. Heydoc Health's CEO says a blanket prohibition risks suppressing "responsible innovation", adding that digital MCs can cut unnecessary clinic visits and generate savings.

17 July 2025

Malaysia

Foodpanda And Heydoc Health Pilot Outpatient Care For Gig Workers

Foodpanda Malaysia and Heydoc Health launch futureK, Malaysia’s first outpatient care pilot programme for gig workers that provides digital health services like teleconsults and e-prescriptions. Coverage is also extended to family members.

24 January 2025

Letter

Telehealth, E-Prescriptions Not About Replacing Traditional Care — DOC2US

DOC2US says telehealth platforms empower GPs to extend their reach, while e-prescriptions enhance medication safety. "By embracing these solutions, we can build a health care ecosystem that is accessible, affordable, efficient, and safe."

5 September 2022

Malaysia

Malaysia’s Selgate Partners Indonesia’s Prixa On Medical Tourism

For Selgate, this strategic collaboration is expected to expand their network and health services beyond Malaysia into other Southeast Asian countries.

4 February 2021

Malaysia

Health Care A Phone Call Away For Orang Asli

The DRSforALL team is still running an Orang Asli Medical Post in Kampung Dayok, Pos Lenjang, in Pahang by conducting virtual training for youths trained in basic medical aid.

8 June 2020

Malaysia

Malaysia Telehealth Grows In Contactless World

Telemedicine services can cut health care costs as they are more accessible and affordable.

Tag: teleconsultation

Develop Teleconsultation Guideline, Not Ban Digital MCs — Association Of Digital Health Malaysia

Zero-Tolerance Enforcement Of Online MC Ban — APPS

Ban On Digital MCs Shows MMC’s Stance On Duty Of Care — MMA

MMC Bans Medical Sick Certs Issued After Teleconsults

Foodpanda And Heydoc Health Pilot Outpatient Care For Gig Workers

Telehealth, E-Prescriptions Not About Replacing Traditional Care — DOC2US

Malaysia’s Selgate Partners Indonesia’s Prixa On Medical Tourism

Health Care A Phone Call Away For Orang Asli

Malaysia Telehealth Grows In Contactless World

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