Former Health DG Dr Abu Bakar Suleiman stresses the importance of data governance, as telehealth encompasses not just personal medical data, but also information on personal behaviour.
For Selgate, this strategic collaboration is expected to expand their network and health services beyond Malaysia into other Southeast Asian countries.
A Medical Protection Society survey of 395 doctors in Malaysia shows 66% agree telemedicine is beneficial during Covid-19, but 96% are concerned about patient access to remote services.