I for one wont be going to ER or the Doctor. If I am sick, they can come to me. I don't give a rat's arse about the expense, I will claim that against the Company.
This policy is a breach of the HKG Privacy laws. Details of sickness only need to shared with Avmed. Kiwis tell me that sick notes in NZ are not required to include details of the illness. These details are private between the patient and the Doctor and need not be shared with the employer.
If the company wants to address the sick rate they need to address morale and fatigue.