Accessible through the mWell app, the Health ID functions as a secure digital passport, storing health records, lab results, prescriptions, vaccination records, allergies, and emergency contacts.
It includes consent and privacy controls that allow patients to easily share their data with doctors, hospitals, and clinics without paperwork.
“Healthcare is a basic human right,” said Manuel V. Pangilinan, chair, president and CEO of MPIC. “The mWell Health ID is a crucial step toward universal healthcare, which envisions allowing all Filipinos to move through their health journeys with security and peace of mind.”
Why it matters
The Health ID aims to address one of the biggest barriers in Philippine healthcare: fragmented, paper-based patient records. By making medical data portable and reliable, mWell says it will cut redundant tests, speed up registration, and give doctors access to up-to-date health information.
“Our mWell digital Health ID empowers patients with a secure, seamless, and privacy-first way to manage their health records,” said Chaye Cabal-Revilla, president and CEO of mWell. “This innovation directly addresses the pain points of our citizens by driving accessibility, efficiency, and collaboration in our healthcare system.”
Supporting universal healthcare
The initiative also supports the Universal Health Care Act (RA 11223), which seeks to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable nationwide.
“By putting health records in the hands of every Filipino, we create stronger connections between patients and providers,” said Dr. Raymond Sarmiento, chief operating officer of mWell.
The big picture
The mWell ecosystem now includes teleconsultations with thousands of doctors, digital management systems for clinics and hospitals, and outreach initiatives such as OnTheGo Clinic-In-A-Bag, drone medicine delivery, and BangkaHealth for remote communities.
With its Health ID launch, mWell says it is building a more connected, data-driven healthcare system for Filipinos. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
