KonsultaMD and Etiqa Philippines have formed a strategic partnership to enhance digital health access for Filipinos, providing Etiqa members and their dependents with free consultations from KonsultaMD.
The formal alliance was announced during a contract signing event attended by key executives from both companies, including Cholo Tagaysay, CEO of KonsultaMD, and Rico Bautista, President and CEO of Etiqa.
Through this collaboration, KonsultaMD becomes a vital health partner in Etiqa’s extensive network, which comprises over 1,500 hospitals and clinics across the Philippines. Leveraging KonsultaMD’s vast network of over 1,000 healthcare professionals, Etiqa members can now access a wide range of doctors and specialists through the app.
The synergistic approach of these two leading companies aims to foster a more comprehensive healthcare solution that is affordable, accessible, and robust for Filipinos. Both KonsultaMD and Etiqa Philippines, being leaders in telehealth and health insurance respectively, plan to introduce additional services in the coming months.
Cholo Tagaysay emphasized the importance of partners to amplify the reach of their services as KonsultaMD continues to develop more services in their ecosystem, with the goal of democratizing healthcare. Etiqa proves to be the perfect partner to help achieve this objective.
Dr. Fe De Leon, Senior Assistant Vice President of the Medical Operations Department of Etiqa Philippines, highlighted the partnership’s mission to address the limited access to fundamental healthcare facilities and services in the country, especially in provincial areas. The collaboration aims to provide accessibility and quality healthcare services while promoting preventive medicine in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
Etiqa members can easily avail of free online doctor consultations from KonsultaMD through a simple three-step process. They need to call the KonsultaMD Hotline or email the provided address, providing their policy number and mobile number as a one-time requirement for the initial consultation. Afterward, they can download the KonsultaMD app and register using the same mobile number to activate the Etiqa health plan within the app.
KonsultaMD, a portfolio company of Globe’s 917Ventures, is playing a significant role in democratizing healthcare by offering comprehensive and reliable telehealth services, including 24/7 doctor access, medical certificates, same-day pharmacy deliveries, at-home diagnostics, and nursing care for newborns and the elderly. The platform is also actively promoting mental health consultations, working to destigmatize these services among Filipinos.
For those interested in KonsultaMD and its services, more information is available on their website, and the app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.
