PHILAB, MYDOCNOW EXTEND HEALTHCARE ACCESS THROUGH TELEMEDICINE

Philab Industries Inc., a subsidiary of health sciences firm Philab Holdings Corp., recently announced its partnership with My Doctor Now (MyDocNow) to reach out to the rural and underserved communities in the country through remote diagnostics and treatment

The partnership will further strengthening Philab’s goal in providing access to healthcare services for over 100 million Filipinos.

Initially launched in the Philippines last 2016, MyDocNow is an organization of medical and health professionals dedicated in widening healthcare options through virtual healthcare delivery.

The 24/7 telemedicine platform is meant to conveniently connect patients and physicians, especially for emergency care.

”It is crucial to efficiently deliver the best possible treatment to everyone. With the help of telemedicine technology, we are addressing the challenge of reaching out to the underserved communities in need of equal medical attention,” said Tom Navasero, chairman and president of Philab Holdings Inc.

Telemedicine is known as the use of mobile device and the Internet that seamlessly provides communication between doctors and patients.

Its real-time services include video consultations with doctors, comprehensive patient education and remote monitoring through a smartphone device.

Additionally, it offers delivery of prescriptions, medication and lab results, and doctor or nurse home visits 24/7 in selected areas.

”We are committed in bringing this telemedicine platform around the country with the goal to provide a more efficient way for patients and doctors alike to receive and provide quality services,” said Dr. Mike Vergara, chief medical officer of MyDocNow.