Healthway Medical, the largest network of mall-based clinics in the country presents MEDI-access to corporate customers. The program works as a Third Party Administration (TPA) that offers administrative expertise access to a network of healthcare providers nationwide. When a corporate entity decides to be self insured with regards to its employees’ health benefits, MEDI-access comes in to create a customized, flexible, and cost effective employee health benefit plans.
MEDI-access in not a premium based health insurance plan like HMOs. The program revolves around the company-defined employee health plan and budget. the company pays only for the actual utilization. This may translate into additional savings especially in a well managed program administered by MEDI-access.
Conceptualized in late 2006 and implemented mid of 2007; the program has rapidly gained clients and is continuously building its network of healthcare providers. Today, MEDI-access has gained more than 200 accredited hospitals and clinics nationwide; mostly tertiary hospitals located in key cities in the country. The program is also proud of its growing network of over 1500 physicians and dentists. Healthway clinics, as part of MEDI-access’ network of providers is also commonly utilized by its corporate clients with its waived administration fee and additional discounts advantages.
“We at Healthway are always looking for ways to improve healthcare delivery to our corporate customers. By making it more efficient, corporate customers can better manage their employees’ healthcare funds and ensure better utilization.” said Carmie De Leon, Healthway’s Vice-President for sales and marketing.
Lighting the path to good health not only in the South, but across the nation was a partnership sealed by South Star Drug (SSD), one of the top 1,000 corporations in the Philippines and Healthway’s MEDI-Access, the fastest growing TPA (Third Party Administrative) in the country.
Sharing the same vision of quality healthcare; Healthway Medical, will be providing health services management to South Star’s enrolled members thru its MEDI-Access program.
South Star employees can now utilize MEDI-Access’ network of accredited hospitals and clinic nationwide for their healthcare needs.
Photo shows (L-R): Joana Luanzon - South Star’s HR Manager, Dahlia T. Dy - South Star President, Carmie Deleon - Healthway’s VP for Sales and Marketing, Noreen Arellano - Healthway’s Sales Manager.
Ensuring good health for their employees, Summit Technology Philippines, an information technology company primarily providing medical transcription service for the United States market, recently sealed a partnership with MEDI-Access for their health care plan.
Summit Technology’s Senior Administration Officer, Ms. Charina Peralta said they believe that MEDI-Acces will be able to provide them an idea of their companies’ actual utilization; thus, they will be able to determine health issues their employees should watch out for.
As part of the partnership, MEDI-Acces will also provide regular wellness program focused on preventive health care. Means and information to achieve this will also be encouraged amongst the employee of Summit.
Photo shows (L-R): Charina Peralta –Summit ‘s Senior Admin Officer, Katelyne Ann Brooks- Summit’s Finance Manager, Carmie De Leon –Healthway’s VP for Sales and Marketing, Noreen Arellano – Healthway’s Sales Manager, Carlos Sta. Ana – Healthway’s Sales Officer.
Healthway’s “Aint Overweight in 2008!” activity is a weight management program for employees of the Corporate Clinics and clients of MEDI-Access. Participants are screened for Body Mass Index (BMI) at the start of the program and later on at the end of 2008. The employee with the greatest improvement wins.
BMI screening for Scan Asia was held last March 4, 2008 at Pasong Tamo, Makati City.
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Dr. Miko Zozobrado, a physician trained in Occupational Medicine, emphasizes points during his lecture entitled “Ain’t Overweight - Obesity and Fitness” before the Infocom employees held last November 12, 2007 at Infocom Pasong Tamo.
This is part of a series of lectures and Booth activities pertaining to the Wellness Program initiated by MEDI-access for corporate clients.
Last November 8, 2007 FPD Asia Property Services, Inc signed agreement with HMC, Inc for the enrollment of its employees to MEDI-access program.
FPD Asia Property Services, Inc is the pioneer in property management services industry and is currently the leader with over 1.5 million square meters of gross floor area in its managed portfolio. The company has been a loyal client of Healthway Medical for years and been depending on it for its employee’s outpatient benefits. This year they have signed contract with Healthway for the MEDI-access program to manage their inpatient benefit as well.
(Sitting L-R: Ms. Alma Adriano - New Business Officer, Healthway; Ms. Noreen Arellano - Sales Manager, Healthway; Ms. Elizabeth G. Rabuy - Director and General Manager, FPD Asia, Ms Jaqueline Tañada-Tierra, Operations Manager for MEDI-access)
(Standing L-R: Ms. Jessica Petalver - HR Manager; Ms. Sarah Delgado - Building Manager (former HR Manager); Mr. Cris Bautista - Customer Care Officer)
Infocom Technologies, one of the fast-growing call centers in the country and the pioneer in the Philippine ISP industry officially enrolled its employees to MEDI-access last August 16, 2007 at The PLDT Building, Ayala Avenue, Makati.
Once an HMO user, Infocom Technologies decided to transfer their attention to Third Party Administration (TPA) wherein they could generate savings that would probably be impossible to attain under an HMO.
MEDI-access will be providing Infocom Technologies a TPA that will cater to the company’s healthcare needs plus the advantage of dealing with only one healthcare provider that will aid them with Annual Physical Exams, Corporate Clinic Services among so many others.
The highlighted event was attended by both Infocom and Healthway Medical executives. (L-R: Ms. Noreen M. Arellano, Sales Manager for Healthway Medical; Ms. Carmie S. De Leon, Sales & Marketing Director for Healthway Medical; Mr. Edgardo R. Bautista, President & CEO for Infocom; and Mr. Voltaire D. Manahan, Group Head, Corporate Solutions Group for Infocom)
Healthway Medical recently launched its TPA services under the MEDI-access division.
MEDI-access is a totally unique approach to Healthcare Management. This Third-Party Administration (TPA) service is Healthway Medical’s response in addressing corporate clients’ need for comprehensive, accessible yet cost-effective employee benefit programs.
It is a balance between cost efficiency and patient satisfaction.