Insurer pushes for wider use of mHealth

A new independent study conducted by a top Philippine law firm and commissioned by British life insurer Pru Life UK is calling for government agencies to consider regulatory changes in the health sector to encourage broader use of mobile health (mHealth) technologies in the Philippines.

The commissioned study is part of Pru Life UK’s commitment in promoting health and wellness among Filipino innovations.

Authored by advisory firm Quisumbing Torres, the pioneering whitepaper entitled “Mobile Digital Health in the Philippines” examined the readiness of the country’s regulatory framework to support mHealth, and proposes solutions on how to integrate mHealth as part of the current reforms in healthcare in the Philippines.

“With unequal access and high cost if healthcare, high out-of-pocket spending, and prevalence of chronic conditions, we see that healthcare is a significant concern in the Philippines. We, however, see an opportunity for the country to leverage mHealth technologies to make health accessible and affordable to all,” said Prudential Corporation Asia chief health officer Andrew Wong.

Today, mHealth applications are adopted by 83 percent of physicians in the United States and have begun to revolutionize the health practice in Southeast Asia.

Offering accessible healthcare though mobile devices, patients seeking medical assistance can access services and more. This innovative, artificial intelligence-powered solution empowers people with a preventive health management approach.

Pru Life UK president and CEO Antonio “Jumbing” de Rosas said Pru Life UK is eager to take proactive steps to work with the public and private sectors “to see this through.”