WhiteCoat Global

At the Tech in Asia Conference held in Jakarta late October, our Founder & CEO Bryan Koh shared about trends in Southeast Asia's healthcare sector and how omnichannel healthcare firms like us are leading change in the industry. Key views include: 💊Digital healthcare is now a permanent core pillar of care in the region where: 💉Payers are now willing to cover telemedicine costs. 💉Healthcare providers are now comfortable to provide medical care remotely and believe in this mode of care as an efficient and safe method to treat patients. 💉Patients have also gained trust in the care they receive digitally, and see the benefits it brings them. 💊Southeast Asia is a unique market where care consumption patterns are vastly different across countries, with care consumption, insurer penetration and telehealth regulation at different stages of maturity. This presents challenges to digital care operators looking to go regional, but with the right model and partners could present significant opportunities. 💊Digital care providers that have adopted B2B models appear to be much more viable, with B2C providers that offer a specialised, highly differentiated service which users place a high value on and are willing to pay for also seeing good traction. Thankful to Tech in Asia for the opportunity, and the exchange of insights together with Sheji Ho and Collin Furtado! Sheji Ho | Collin Furtado | Kelyn Koh | Terence Lee | Maria Li | Leona Goh | Zhiting Eng #WhiteCoat #digitalhealthcare #techinasia2023 #southeastasia

With the recent focus on medical certificate (MC) issuance in Singapore, WhiteCoat Global's very own Dr Ming Wei Tan shares perspectives on the matter with Mediacorp Pte Ltd Channel 8's Qinkai Chua and Zhao Wen Bei on the Hello Singapore programme. These include: - Cases of abuse occur regardless of the mode of practice. - Doctors can reject patients' requests for an MC if the doctor, following a medical assessment, exercises a professional judgement that an MC is not necessary. - For prolonged conditions, WhiteCoat will refer patients to physical clinics and hospitals for more detailed checkups. We would also like to share that WhiteCoat does not condone the practice of unethical MC issuance. We have in place strong internal controls to provide safe, ethical and quality care. We have, as early as 2018, implemented the measures that the Ministry of Health (Singapore) is proposing to introduce to combat MC abuse. The Ministry has proposed for every MC issued for a patient to include the name and medical council registration (MCR) number of the issuing medical practitioner. WhiteCoat already does this, where MCs issued by doctors practising on our platform carry the name, signature and MCR number of the practitioner issuing the MC. We believe it is important for all healthcare providers to uphold ethical standards. Our robust set of internal protocols is also regularly reviewed by our medical team to ensure that we provide safe and effective care to our users that are in line with medical ethics and regulations. We believe that patients' wellbeing stands above all else. #digitalhealth #WhiteCoat https://lnkd.in/gmah_TU2

We are pleased and honoured to be named recently by media outlet Newsweek and data intelligence platform Statista as one of the World's Best Digital Health Companies! Statista predicts the global digital health market will exhibit a compound annual growth rate of more than 9 per cent through 2028, when it will arrive at a projected market volume of US$275 billion. We are happy to be identified among firms that will lead this tremendous growth, and will continue to provide quality, effective and fuss-free care journeys to drive the best outcomes for our users. #digitalcare #WhiteCoat #telehealth

It is one day to the Emerging Enterprise 2023 Awards, and WhiteCoat is pleased to share that we are among the top 15 finalists this year! Said Bryan Koh, Founder & CEO of WhiteCoat, "In the post-Covid world, digital health plays a crucial role in markets such as South-east Asia, where healthcare access is not as readily available and doctor-to-patient ratios are low. These trends have opened up opportunities for WhiteCoat to improve the care experience. We are working with consumers to curate care journeys that start with virtual consultations, where those who truly require inpatient treatment are triaged to hospitals or clinics. "We aim to be the region’s No 1 omnichannel healthcare firm." Presented by OCBC and The Business Times, this annual award recognises emerging enterprises that demonstrate an enterprising mindset and drive consistent, significant and sustainable growth resulting in excellent business performance, and display the ability to scale and expand overseas. This year also marks the first time that the Awards have been opened to companies from the region. Find out more about the award here: www.ocbc.com/EEAward. #WhiteCoat #digitalhealth #EmergingEnterprise

"My daily challenge as CFO is to keep up with the fast pace in support of the company’s ambitions to innovate and build a viable business which will go on to achieve revenue growth, and profitability," shared our Chief Financial Officer Yin Ching Loh with over 60 C-suite and senior executives recently. Ching (as she is affectionately known) also shared what it takes to be in the hot seat and the importance of investing sufficient resources to develop internal processes, which often take a back seat for startups where the focus is on growth. Thank you Acme Technology, Oracle NetSuite and PointStar Consulting for the opportunity to share the stage alongside Allen Shim (ex CFO of Slack) and Patrick K. Wong (Temus CFO) on the role of a CFO across companies in varying stages of growth! #WhiteCoat #digitalhealth

WhiteCoat hosted the Korean delegation to the Singapore FinTech Festival at our office, where we shared how we work with the largest insurers in the region like AIA to incorporate fintech elements that build fuss-free and seamless care journeys by connecting payers, patients and healthcare providers. Thank you Korea Investment Partners for providing us with this opportunity to interact with the participants from Korea Technology Finance Corporation, Export-Import Bank of Korea, Korea Banking Institute and Daegu Bank! #WhiteCoat #digitalhealth #fintech #healthcare #singaporefintechfestival2023

Diabetes is a chronic condition that is becoming more prevalent in the world today. In Singapore alone some 1 million, or 15 per cent, of its population is predicted to have diabetes by the year 2050. Across Asia, the numbers are just as alarming. Further amplifying the problem is how a large proportion of Type 2 cases go undiagnosed, with sufferers unaware of developing long-term complications. Inevitably, these trends impact the workforce. This World Diabetes Day, we call out to all responsible employers to take steps to help your employees identify, treat and manage their condition. This can be done by simply by booking a health screening for your employees. According to the World Health Organization, diabetes can be treated and its complications avoided or delayed with regular screening and treatment. People with diabetes should seek regular screening for complications to aid in early detection. At WhiteCoat Global, we work together with companies large and small to provide complimentary basic health screenings to staff. Work with us to build a healthy and productive workforce. To find out more about our corporate health screening services, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gDsyKzbu #WhiteCoat #worlddiabetesday #diabetes #digitalhealth #healthscreening #preventivecare #healthiersg

WhiteCoat wishes all who are celebrating a Happy Festival of Lights! ________________________________________ WhiteCoat remains online during the festive period. We operate daily (including Public Holidays) from 8AM to midnight, with medication delivery available until 3AM daily. Our app is available for download from your mobile phone here: go.onelink.me/v2ax/social #WhiteCoat #digitalhealth #diwali #deepavali Image by Creative_hat on Freepik | https://lnkd.in/gDrqtg5V

The finance function is a critical one in companies large and small and often a key backbone of any firm. By extension, the Chief Financial Officer is often in the hot seat. Join our CFO Yin Ching Loh, former CFO at Slack Allen Shim, and Temus CFO Patrick K. Wong tomorrow as they share with Junxu (Jx) Lye of Acme Technology their experiences heading finance teams, how their roles have evolved, and the challenges and considerations at play as their respective companies grow. Hear from them tips on how to navigate the challenges and leverage technology to drive efficiency and outcomes. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gYh8s8gB Acme Technology | NetSuite | PointStar Consulting #whitecoat #digitalhealth

October was an exceptional month for WhiteCoat, brimming with activities that fostered both mental wellness and team spirit. With World Mental Health Day on October 10 and as an avid supporter and care provider of mental health, we organised a series of activities through the month to encourage and provide our own staff with support on this front. We kicked off the month with insightful and informative events like a Stress Management Webinar, and encouraged a culture of gratitude - where we provided materials and encouraged staff to send handwritten notes of appreciation and support to each other.   But that's not all! To incorporate some fun (and acknowledging the importance of physical activity in mental wellness), we held an physically-intensive activity - the Ultimate Frisbee Workshop. It was an exhilarating experience for all of us as we broke a sweat, learned a new sport, and, most importantly, connected with one another in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Then came Halloween, which was an opportunity for us to gather everyone for a Spooktacular Halloween Party. Our workspace transformed into a creative hub with events such as the Ghoulish Cook-off, Haunted Workspace Decoration contest, and the lively Dress-up Competition. Staff cooked, decorated their workplaces and donned costumes in line with the Halloween theme, with scares aplenty. A heartfelt thank you to our fantastic team for their enthusiasm and participation. Your spirit made October unforgettable. Here's to a workplace where well-being, creativity, and collaboration thrive! #whitecoat #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthday #telemedicine #digitalhealth