South Korea: Illegal Only research using telemedicine could be used.
China: only allowed to use in “Internet Hospital”, specifically approved for telemedicine
Japan: Telemedicine is approved and covered by the Government.
Taiwan: There are specific relevant regulations.
Singapore: The Ministry of Health has provided educational material and case-based scenarios that instruct users on the principles of telemedicine (National Telemedicine Guidelines issued by MOH in 2015 and currently being revised).
South Korea: No specific reimbursement.
China: only in few approved “Internet Hospital” mostly public hospital.
Japan: There are fixed online medical consultations fee per visits.
Taiwan: There are no specific reimbursement fee for telemedicine. However, there are different payment methods in Telehealth services in University Hospitals.
Singapore: the neurological conditions are not under the allowed diseases approved and paid by the Governmment during the Covid period.
South Korea: Phone calls.
China: WeChat (which is similar to WhatsApp) with text message and videoconference
Japan: Phone calls and Ipads
Taiwan: Videoconferences and text messages. Platforms or softwares used depend on patient choices.
Singapore: Phone calls, emails, and text messages. For videoconferences: zoom with license provided by the Government.
South Korea: Lack of training
China: Insufficient insurance coverage, limited number of “Internet Hospital”.
Japan: The main limitation are the cost of devices. Other limitations include limited neurological exam, personal information.
Taiwan: The access to geriatric group of patients, and decreased interaction compared to face-to-face visits.
Singapore: technological limitations including slow bandwith and illiteracy in the geriatric population.
South Korea: Since Covid, review appointments are performed by telephone.
China: Increased number of online visits.
Japan: Online visits has increased
Taiwan: The government started providing care for some chronic conditions.
Singapore: Since Covid crisis, telemedicine need is growing with less bureaucracy.