Medical certificates may soon become much more difficult to obtain in Singapore.

This after the Ministry of Health announced last month it will be tightening rules on MCs following feedback about doctors issuing them excessively or improperly - especially in relation to teleconsultations.

What constitutes a breach of an organization's MC or medical benefits protocol?

And how will it change the way employers, employees and doctors approach health concerns?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr. David Eu, General Practitioner, The Bonham Clinic & Richard Cooper, Partner & Mercer Marsh Benefits Leader, Mercer Singapore, share their insights.



Presented, Produced & Edited by: Emaad Akhtar 

Photo credit: Straits Times

Medical certificates may soon become much more difficult to obtain in Singapore.
This after the Ministry of Health announced last month it will be tightening rules on MCs following feedback about doctors issuing them excessively or improperly - especially in relation to teleconsultations.
What constitutes a breach of an organization's MC or medical benefits protocol?
And how will it change the way employers, employees and doctors approach health concerns?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr. David Eu, General Practitioner, The Bonham Clinic &amp; Richard Cooper, Partner &amp; Mercer Marsh Benefits Leader, Mercer Singapore, share their insights.
 
Presented, Produced &amp; Edited by: Emaad Akhtar 
Photo credit: Straits Times

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

Morning Shot: Medical certificate misuse - should doctors, employers and employees share responsibility?

Federal Reserve officials penciled in just one interest-rate cut this year, and may forecast moderate cuts for 2025. This reinforces policymakers’ calls to keep borrowing costs high for longer to suppress inflation.

What does this mean for Asian fixed income markets, and what's the impact on Asian currencies?

Low Guan Yi, Head of Fixed Income, Asia Pacific, M&G Investments shares more insights.



Presented by Willie Keng

Produced and edited by Audrey Siek

Federal Reserve officials penciled in just one interest-rate cut this year, and may forecast moderate cuts for 2025. This reinforces policymakers’ calls to keep borrowing costs high for longer to suppress inflation.
What does this mean for Asian fixed income markets, and what's the impact on Asian currencies?
Low Guan Yi, Head of Fixed Income, Asia Pacific, M&amp;G Investments shares more insights.
 
Presented by Willie Keng
Produced and edited by Audrey Siek

Bigger Picture: What does 1 rate cut mean for Asian fixed income markets?

It is World Blood Donor Day today - the UN celebrates this day every year on 14 June to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood and to raise awareness of those who need blood. 

Audrey quizzes Willie Keng on some facts about blood donation, like how many lives you can save with 1 donation, and how much blood we use in Singapore every day. 

Presented by Audrey Siek and Willie Keng

Produced & Edited by Audrey Siek

Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

It is World Blood Donor Day today - the UN celebrates this day every year on 14 June to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood and to raise awareness of those who need blood. 
Audrey quizzes Willie Keng on some facts about blood donation, like how many lives you can save with 1 donation, and how much blood we use in Singapore every day. 
Presented by Audrey Siek and Willie Keng
Produced &amp; Edited by Audrey Siek
Music and photo credits: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Bites: Can you donate your own blood to... yourself?  You actually can!

Singapore's Smart Nation initiative has been the envy of the world, aiming to create a digital paradise for its citizens.

A recent Adobe report confirms this progress, placing Singapore in the top 3 for utilising technology in government services.

But hold on – the report also revealed some hidden hiccups, particularly in digital equity and website performance.

To untangle this web of findings and chart a course for a truly inclusive digital future, we speak with Simon Dale, Vice President of Asia at Adobe, to shed light on Singapore's digital government journey.



Presented by Audrey Siek

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Singapore's Smart Nation initiative has been the envy of the world, aiming to create a digital paradise for its citizens.
A recent Adobe report confirms this progress, placing Singapore in the top 3 for utilising technology in government services.
But hold on – the report also revealed some hidden hiccups, particularly in digital equity and website performance.
To untangle this web of findings and chart a course for a truly inclusive digital future, we speak with Simon Dale, Vice President of Asia at Adobe, to shed light on Singapore's digital government journey.
 
Presented by Audrey Siek
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)
She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.
Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Morning Shot: Medical certificate misuse - should doctors, employers and employees share responsibility?

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