{"id":11446,"date":"2023-01-18T19:32:27","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T11:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=11446"},"modified":"2023-02-10T11:09:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T03:09:25","slug":"is-telehealth-actually-a-thing-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/explore\/is-telehealth-actually-a-thing-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Telehealth Actually a Thing in Singapore?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fefeff&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;-20%&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"margin-top: 5px; width: 100px; height: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-width=\"100\" data-animate=\"yes\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"accent-color\" class=\"divider-small-border\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Is Telehealth Actually a Thing in Singapore?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1674703567529{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Yes. Yes, it is. And it&#8217;s going to get bigger.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1675998560842{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Statista predicts that the market<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/671374\/global-telemedicine-market-size\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> will reach nearly $460 billion in the next decade<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a nine-fold jump from $50 billion in 2019. And it&#8217;s no wonder. The benefits are plentiful when you combine digital telecommunications and modern medicine. In Singapore, telehealth is already part of its &#8216;Smart Nation&#8217; initiative since 2017. During that time, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartnation.gov.sg\/initiatives\/health\/telehealth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the government launched remote patient consultations over online video conferencing.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Major hospitals, such as the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ttsh.com.sg\/Patients-and-Visitors\/Your-Clinic-Visit\/Pages\/Telehealth.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Tan Tock Seng Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, have already embarked on providing telehealth services for their patients. But how will it benefit people in the long run? Is it a long-term solution?<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1675072218677{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1-what-is-telehealth\"><strong>What is Telehealth?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2-how-telehealth-improve\"><strong>How does telehealth improve patient care?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3-telehealth-in-singapore\"><strong>Telehealth in Singapore<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3a-telehealth-can-help-telehealth\"><strong>3 Big Ways Telehealth Can Help Expats<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4-the-next-challenge\"><strong>The Next Challenge for Telehealth in Singapore<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5-speedoc\"><strong>Speedoc: Healthcare Made Easy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences singapore serviced apartments - telehealth in singapore - telemedicine\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1673935222160{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"1-what-is-telehealth\"><strong>What is Telehealth?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1675220111592{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]It does sound like something from the Jetsons, doesn&#8217;t it? Where all you need to do is plug into a screen and get the medical advice you need. Telehealth combines the power of digital information and communication technologies to provide healthcare services remotely. Healthcare providers can leverage telehealth to support, or improve, their services.<\/p>\n<p>Telehealth can come in several forms, from virtual visits to remote health monitoring. It can also include technologies such as online patient portals, personal health records, and health apps.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1673935247013{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"2-how-telehealth-improve\"><strong>How does telehealth improve patient care?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1673935498580{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ol>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Increasing Healthcare Access:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Remote technology allows patients to access healthcare from nearly everywhere in the world. All you need is an internet connection. When it comes to mental health, online video consultation could be the first step towards getting treatment for those who feel uneasy visiting a counsellor for the first time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Preventing Disease Spread:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0This benefit was most pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic. During that time, patients could still safely get diagnosed and get medical care as they avoided exposure to the virus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Better Coordination of Care:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Your primary care provider can easily share or obtain information with the other specialists you visit. For example, they can use an online portal to share exam notes and test results of specialist referrals between different medical facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Consistent Monitoring:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Healthcare providers can also access data from wearable devices to provide consistent care. (Finally, a good reason to buy the Apple Watch). If any abnormal readings show up, nurses could call patients to check their condition and send tips and info through text messages. Long-term care and help care providers can continually keep track of patients in the comfort of their homes too.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine-singapore-moh.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine-singapore-moh.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine-singapore-moh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine-singapore-moh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine-singapore-moh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine-singapore-moh-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences singapore serviced apartments - telehealth in singapore - telemedicine singapore moh\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1673935399800{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"3-telehealth-in-singapore\"><strong>Telehealth in Singapore<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1675998481340{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Ministry of Health in Singapore has been actively promoting the use of telemedicine. In 2018, they launched the Licensing Experiment and Adaptation Programme<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moh.gov.sg\/home\/our-healthcare-system\/licensing-experimentation-and-adaptation-programme-(leap)---a-moh-regulatory-sandbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (LEAP)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for telemedicine providers. It was a regulatory sandbox for both the industry and the government to gain a better perspective of the problems and opportunities of the telemedicine industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The pandemic spurred even more patients to use telehealth and virtual health services. During that time, patient subsidies and medical savings schemes had expanded to cover telemedicine too. Various telemedicine companies have seen a rise in usage and sign-ups for their video consultation services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Then, after three years of research and adaptation, the government has<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orfonline.org\/expert-speak\/singapores-approach-towards-telemedicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> moved to concretise its efforts with regulation and governance measures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Just last year, the new Health Services Act (HSA) allowed formal licences for telehealth and telemedicine providers in Singapore.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telemedicine-in-singapore-virtual-visits-medical-1-1-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telemedicine-in-singapore-virtual-visits-medical-1-1-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telemedicine-in-singapore-virtual-visits-medical-1-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telemedicine-in-singapore-virtual-visits-medical-1-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telemedicine-in-singapore-virtual-visits-medical-1-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telemedicine-in-singapore-virtual-visits-medical-1-1-1-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences singapore serviced apartments - telemedicine in singapore - virtual visits medical\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1673935721597{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Today, Singapore&#8217;s healthcare system is fully embracing technology. Major hospitals are already taking advantage of the<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihis.com.sg\/vc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Smart Health Video Consultation<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0platform. 31 community care partners have joined them as well. Telehealth in Singapore today covers areas such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Follow-up for paediatric eczema pharmacy consultation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Paediatric home-care<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lactation consultation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Speech therapy (for patients of KK Women\u2019s and Children\u2019s Hospital)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Post-stroke, infectious diseases and cancer patient care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Polyclinics under the National Health Group (NHG)<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/govinsider.asia\/intl-en\/article\/how-singapore-is-using-telehealth-to-extend-care-beyond-hospitals-nhg-thomas-lew\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0are now even using electronic sensors to monitor patients with chronic diseases<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. For example, patients with hypertension can submit regular blood pressure readings via a Bluetooth device.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1675072168458{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"3a-telehealth-can-help-expats\"><strong>3 Big Ways Telehealth Can Help Expats<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1675072132323{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Save Time<\/strong><br \/>\nTelehealth is a godsend for those who hate clinics. You can save yourself from braving a tiring commute by just engaging a doctor or health specialist online. If you have a tight deadline, you can simply engage in an online video consultation for non-emergency medical issues, all in the comfort of your own bed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save Money<\/strong><br \/>\nThe most obvious savings come from travelling to and from appointments. Telehealth is already often cheaper than in-person healthcare because it eliminates costs from a variety of sources. Some healthcare providers can use less physical office space and equipment and save on utilities and staffing. With telehealth, they could also reduce insurance claim processing and administrative costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintaining Continuity of Care<\/strong><br \/>\nFor digital nomads and business travellers who frequently travel, the ease and convenience of telehealth are the most prominent. They can access medical care remotely without having to travel back home. Frequent travellers can help their doctors keep track of their health conditions with the help of internet-enabled devices. Or, they could get data from the overseas healthcare they use. Telehealth can even provide access to specialists that are not available in their current location as well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telemedicine-in-singapore-speedoc-price.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telemedicine-in-singapore-speedoc-price.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telemedicine-in-singapore-speedoc-price-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telemedicine-in-singapore-speedoc-price-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telemedicine-in-singapore-speedoc-price-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telemedicine-in-singapore-speedoc-price-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences singapore serviced apartments - telemedicine in singapore - speedoc price\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1673936050664{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"4-the-next-challenge\"><strong>The Next Challenge for Telehealth in Singapore<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1675998516805{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are still barriers to adoption, even when patients are more confident in digital tools and services after the pandemic. One of the biggest concerns for telehealth services is privacy and data security. Singaporeans are no strangers to data breaches.<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accenture.com\/_acnmedia\/PDF-137\/Accenture-Consumer-Survey-SG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0According to Accenture<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, trust in tech companies has declined significantly because of high-profile incidents. Many feel that their data could be vulnerable or misused.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Consumers in Singapore also have elevated expectations for digital services even before the pandemic hit. Telemedicine service providers won&#8217;t be immune to that either. Close to half of the respondents in a 2019 Accenture survey expressed their willingness to switch to a new healthcare provider for high-quality digital services. 57% of the respondents also agreed that<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accenture.com\/_acnmedia\/PDF-137\/Accenture-Consumer-Survey-SG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0a bad digital experience would ruin the entire experience<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Even so, the telehealth and telemedicine sector in Singapore may gain a foothold among patients and consumers. Though most consumers still prefer in-person medical care, the younger generation of healthcare consumers are more open to virtual healthcare experiences. Consumers are even willing to receive virtual care from different sources, from a tech giant like Google or a local medical startup like<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/speedoc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Speedoc<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine-singapore-providers.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine-singapore-providers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine-singapore-providers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine-singapore-providers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine-singapore-providers-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-telehealth-in-singapore-telemedicine-singapore-providers-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences singapore serviced apartments - telehealth in singapore - telemedicine singapore providers\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1673936034632{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"5-speedoc\"><strong>Speedoc: Healthcare Made Easy<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1675655222484{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The future of healthcare is here. Receiving quality medical care should never be a hassle. 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