The Economic Value and Accessibility of Preventive Monitoring

Most people agree that prevention is better than cure — yet many still rely on annual clinic check-ups that offer only a brief snapshot of health. Between appointments, conditions such as rising blood pressure or cholesterol often go unnoticed. A single test a year cannot reflect how lifestyle, stress, or diet change the body over time.

Frequent monitoring used to be costly or inconvenient, but technology has changed that. A study in BMJ Open found that every S$1 spent on preventive health saves up to S$3 in treatment costs, because early detection avoids emergency admissions and long-term medication.¹ However, the real challenge lies in accessibility — how to make testing simple, affordable, and practical for everyone.

POD GO answers that need. The HSA-approved device combines five key tests — Blood Pressure, ECG, Blood Glucose, Total Cholesterol, and Uric Acid — into one compact system that delivers results within seconds. Unlike occasional screenings that require travel and waiting time, POD GO provides on-demand testing whenever it’s convenient — at home, in the office, or for elderly family members with limited mobility.

Each result is displayed instantly and stored securely in the mobile app, so users can view trends and share updates with their doctor. By giving people the means to test regularly, POD GO turns preventive care from a once-a-year task into an ongoing habit.

The outcome is twofold — better health outcomes and lower long-term costs. In an environment where chronic diseases drive most healthcare spending, the ability to test quickly, privately, and repeatedly is not just convenient — it’s transformative.

References

1. Masters et al., Return on Investment for Public Health Interventions, BMJ Open, 2017.

2. Hop Health Singapore, Preventive Screening and Chronic Disease Management in Singapore, 2022.