Notice of Proposed Modification to LCs for Remote Provision of OMS
25 August 2025 | Telemedicine | MOH Cir 52/2025
Summary
1. Notice - Proposed Modification to LCs for Remote OMS Provision
MOH issues notice of proposed amendments to Licensing Conditions for remote provision of Outpatient Medical Services. Amendments address emerging issues and operational clarifications based on implementation experience.
2. Proposed Amendments Summary
- Asynchronous Services: Expanded framework for store-and-forward consultation models
- Prescription Authority: Clarifications on remote prescribing for specific medication classes
- Cross-Border Services: Parameters for OMS providers serving patients across jurisdictions
- Technology Requirements: Updated minimum standards reflecting current platforms
- Monitoring Requirements: Enhanced performance metrics and outcome tracking
- Patient Communication: Specified requirements for informed consent and data sharing
3. Consultation & Feedback Period
- Consultation Window: [Specified period] for public and industry feedback
- Submission Method: Written submissions to MOH via designated email/portal
- Considerations: Evidence-based feedback; implementation feasibility; patient safety concerns
- Stakeholder Input: Input sought from licensees, patients, health IT specialists
4. Implementation Timeline
- Feedback deadline: [Date]
- MOH review and finalization: [Period]
- Effective date of final amendments: [Date]
- Transition period: [Duration] for compliance
5. Next Steps for Licensees
Submit feedback on proposed amendments during consultation period. Monitor for final published amendments. Prepare for compliance with new conditions upon effective date.
Action Items: Review proposed amendments carefully; prepare feedback if applicable; plan compliance changes; monitor MOH announcements for final amendments.
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𝟭. 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 - 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗖𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗢𝗠𝗦 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
MOH issues notice of proposed amendments to Licensing Conditions for remote provision of Outpatient Medical Services. Amendments address emerging issues and operational clarifications based on implementation experience.
𝟮. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆
• Asynchronous Services: Expanded framework for store-and-forward consultation models • Prescription Authority: Clarifications on remote prescribing for specific medication classes • Cross-Border Services: Parameters for OMS providers serving patients across jurisdictions • Technology Requirements: Updated minimum standards reflecting current platforms • Monitoring Requirements: Enhanced performance metrics and outcome tracking • Patient Communication: Specified requirements for...
𝟯. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱
• Consultation Window: [Specified period] for public and industry feedback • Submission Method: Written submissions to MOH via designated email/portal • Considerations: Evidence-based feedback; implementation feasibility; patient safety concerns • Stakeholder Input: Input sought from licensees, patients, health IT specialists
𝟰. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
• Feedback deadline: [Date] • MOH review and finalization: [Period] • Effective date of final amendments: [Date] • Transition period: [Duration] for compliance
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