MANILA -- Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (MPIC) mWell partners with Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines and a full-service fintech subsidiary of Meralco, to make healthcare accessible to more Filipinos.
“Our partners are an integral part of the mWell ecosystem. As we champion wellness and financial inclusivity through this collaboration with Bayad, we will continue with our mission to provide access to quality, affordable healthcare services through our fully integrated, sustainable and future-proof digital platform,” MPIC/mWell Chairman and CEO Manuel Pangilinan said.
The goal is to make healthcare affordable, available, and accessible to every Filipino. Through this partnership with Bayad, mWell app users, even those without digital wallets, credit or debit cards can pay for doctor consultation fees at the Bayad Center nearest them.
Today, mWell provides access to over 1000 highly-trained Filipino partner-doctors —internal medicine doctors, cardiologists, endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, and more. Mind health experts are also available on the app.
In partnership with Bayad Center, mWell app users, even those without digital wallets, credit, or debit cards can pay for doctor consultation fees at any Bayad Center nationwide. To empower even those without smartphones to consult online, mWell Consult Stations have been set up in select Bayad Center branches.
Online consultation booths are made available at Bayad Center Gulod, Novaliches, Quezon City and at Bayad Center, Brgy. Kapasigan, Pasig City. Bayad and mWell personnel are also present to help assist customers set an appointment with their preferred physician or other healthcare professionals.
“Recognizing the need to help regular wage earners receive expert medical advice, we have set up mWell Consult Stations in select Bayad Center branches. These digital clinics shall empower even those without smartphones to consult with our partner-doctors, enabling them to become healthier and more productive,” mWell CEO and President and MPIC Chief Finance, Risk, and Sustainability Officer Chaye Cabal- Revilla bared.
Bayad President and CEO, Lawrence Ferrer noted that as people are now proactively stay attuned to the digital shift, Bayad also understand that face to face transactions remain to be a comfort zone for others. It’s the trust that a warm body, a familiar face, brings when receiving hard-earned money.
“Our partnership with mWell veers towards a more inclusive healthcare system as we enable accessible payment solutions for our stakeholders that represent all walks of life. As we push forth our advocacy for wellness and financial inclusivity, we are constantly on the lookout for more opportunities to expand our payment channel network to cater to mWell customers,” Ferrer said.
Apart from enabling people to settle their health consultation, Bayad offers a one-stop-shop payment solution which covers other services such as electric and water utilities, cable and internet, government contributions, loan payments, credit cards, school tuition fees, online shopping, insurance, and many others,” Ferrer added.
mWell offers patients a seamless end-to-end journey-- from seeing a doctor 24/7 (with only 3 minutes of waiting time), paying for the consultation and even having medicines delivered straight to their doorstep. Free e-prescription, e-medical certificate and lab referral are loaded into the app after consultation. To help ease financial worries, affordable health plans for doctor consultations are easily within reach.
mWell also promotes preventive healthcare. It has an mWellness Score developed by data scientists which measures physical health based on daily activities – exercise, light activity, steps, and sleep. This serves as a guide to achieving a healthy physical lifestyle to fight against chronic diseases and attain long-term health. Specialized fitness programs and calorie-controlled recipes created by nutritionists are also a tap away.
Committed to change lives through the power of technology, mWell is the only healthcare app among the convenor organizations and supporting companies of the GoDigital Pilipinas (GDP) movement.
To consult with partner-doctors and access a wide range of wellness features, simply download the mWell PH app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and register. Follow mWell on Facebook and mwellph on Instagram for more updates. (Photos: mWell-FB)
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