In early April 2020 with 240,000 downloads, the app called HealthNow ranks #1 in Medical App in App Store and #1 in Health and Fitness App in Google Play. It is an all-in-one healthcare integrator app of 917 Ventures and AC Health, and this shows the growing acceptance among Filipinos for contactless health consultations amid the continuous increase of COVID-19 cases.
Powered by 917 Ventures, a wholly-owned corporate venture builder of Globe, and AC Health, the healthcare arm of Ayala Corporation, HealthNow delivers a hassle-free experience by providing patients with healthcare services without them leaving their homes.
HealthNow’s Chief Executive Officer, Beia Latay shares that she was grateful for everyone who gave their trust for the app.
“We are grateful for the public’s trust in our app, which is why we continue to search for ways to alleviate the pain points that Filipinos experience today. With HealthNow, anyone can get the medical attention that they need without compromising their safety,” said Latay.
“Even after the pandemic, we believe that HealthNow will remain a reliable and convenient partner of our customers for their healthcare requirements,” said Vince Yamat, Managing Director of 917Ventures.
Since the Enhanced Community Quarantine was reinstated in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces last March, HealthNow has seen a 300 percent increase in demand for video consultations. HealthNow app offers in-demand specializations such as Pediatrics, OB-GYN, Cardiology, Dermatology, and Psychiatry.
The patients can also request on-demand and scheduled video consultations with over 500 primary care and specialized physicians from various major institutions, including Healthway. Patients may also ask for e-prescriptions, laboratory appointments, and interpretation of laboratory results. Those in Metro Manila can enjoy same-day medicine delivery through the 30 major branches of Generika Drugstore.
This year, HealthNow is working on the expansion of medicine delivery service to key cities in Visayas and Mindanao and in providing diagnostic and clinic appointment bookings for home service and clinic drive-thru.
HealthNow is available in PlayStore for Android and App Store for iOS. For more information, visit https://www.healthnow.ph/
