In today’s world, we look for solutions for most of our vital problems using our smartphones. Healthcare is no exception, especially in our new COVID-19 realities where so much depends on remote services. Add to that the growing prevalence of chronic diseases and the rising use of wearables. In this digital age, we have, what feels like, the world at our fingertips.
We have access to endless information and data. Mobile healthcare apps for people with chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease provide data that can change their lives for the better. Access to apps that track daily numbers and progress allows people and physicians to better identify treatments.
This is only a small example of the list of benefits these apps have for users and healthcare providers alike. The global mobile + health industry is booming exponentially making the future of healthcare app development look bright.
But what are healthcare apps? Health and wellness apps fall under the category of healthcare. Even though both are very similar, they do have very distinct differences. A health app is categorized by FDA as mobile software that diagnoses, tracks, or treats disease. Wellness app is a mobile software that enhances or tracks the overall health of the user. These apps can address mental, physical, social, environmental, or even spiritual factors that relate to overall health.
As you may already realize, mobile healthcare app development has become instrumental for healthcare providers to be able to meet the ever-changing needs of their patients. Digital health trends are making us rely on our smartphones more than ever for health advice, video call examinations, prescriptions, and to track our overall health.
Healthcare providers team up with digital experts to strategically design and build quality mobile experiences that will enhance patient loyalty which can positively impact their current and future revenue.
Healthcare apps simply provide undeniable convenience that we value. The innovations in mobile healthcare technology offer reduced costs, immediate access to individualized care, and the opportunity to have more control over our health.
Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, is transforming the digital health care ecosystem with mWell, the newest all-in-one healthcare and wellness app meticulously created for the Filipino’s holistic well-being, providing professional consultations, wellness programs, products, and delivery services.
Headed by MPIC Chairman, Manny V. Pangilinan is truly confident and excited with MPIC group’s newest foray in digital health care, “Through a collaboration with trusted health experts, mWell will develop an ecosystem to bring integrated digital health care closer to every Filipino, even beyond the pandemic. mWell will empower every Filipino to be in control of their health with just one app.”
“The fully-integrated experience empowers patients to be in full control of their health and well-being with just a few clicks, in the comfort of their own home. It truly is a game-changer in healthcare management,” said MPIC President and CEO Joey Lim.
mWell is a high-performance mobile app backed by a powerhouse of top names in the healthcare, wellness, and tech industries. Here’s the roster of mWell’s top-notch healthcare and wellness partners:
• Clinic in the Cloud by CareSpan integrates digital care tools, capabilities, and data for mWell doctors and patients.
• LotusFlare’s cloud-native, agile IT digital enablement platform provides for a seamless, end-to-end customer experience.
• Ping An‘s healthcare technologies enable mWell to address Covid-19 concerns, diagnosis, care, and treatments.
• Medicard, provides access to COVID-19 testing services.
• Buy wellness products at the shop by Adobomall with the use of PayMaya for fast, secure, and hassle-free transactions.
• Complementing the technology partnerships, mWell teams up with award-winning fitness experts like Active8me, for personalized daily fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs; and The Asianparent, for smart parenting solutions from pregnancy to family health management.
“At the heart of mWell is our passion of bringing Healthcare closer to every Filipino. As we continue to build this health ecosystem, more and more services will be within reach in just a few taps on their phone”, Chaye Cabal-Revilla, Chief Finance Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer of MPIC.
CareSpan, Keralty Clinics, and Philcare, the pioneers in the HMO industry and leaders in digital service delivery, have introduced a gamut of doctors into the mWell ecosystem. Physicians, clinics, and hospitals all over the country are welcome to be part of mWell and set up their own mWell virtual clinic for free. Doctors will be given quick and easy training to be able to access the mWell suite of services and can immediately digitize their practice, reaching more patients nationwide.
“Through telemedicine, accessible healthcare can be promoted and the anxiety of going outside would be reduced, not only for us doctors, but for patients as well,” shares Dr. Lovely Garcia. Clinics and hospitals can set up virtual labs and accept booking via the mWell app.
There are more services waiting to be launched starting August with each new feature adding concrete benefits to the health of every Filipino. Get started on your health today!
mWell PH app is now available for download on iOS and Android. For more information, visit https://www.mwell.com.ph
