NephroPlus Expands Operations in the Philippines with Acquisition of Six Additional Dialysis Clinics

NephroPlus, Asia’s largest dialysis network (Source: Frost & Sullivan Report), has significantly strengthened its presence in the Philippines with the acquisition of six new dialysis clinics. 

This strategic expansion brings the company’s total footprint in the country to 39 clinics, delivering high-quality, patient-centric care to over 2,093 patients nationwide.

The newly acquired clinics are located in

Zamboanga City; 

Santiago, Isabela;

Cabuyao, Laguna; 

Binondo, Manila; 

CP Garcia Avenue, 

Diliman, Quezon City; 

and E. Rodriguez Avenue, Quezon City. 

This acquisition is part of NephroPlus’s broader international growth strategy and underscores its long-term commitment to the Philippines. 

The company continues to invest in enhancing operational efficiency, clinical excellence, and access to dialysis services across the country.

NephroPlus is renowned for its use of advanced technology and data-driven care models, including remote patient monitoring and real-time clinical data analytics, which enable superior clinical outcomes and operational performance.

With a network of 490+ clinics across five countries and more than 290 cities, NephroPlus provides life-sustaining dialysis treatment to over 32,000 patients every month, positioning it as a global leader in kidney care. (Source: Frost & Sullivan Report)

Rohit Singh, Group CEO of NephroPlus, commented:

“This expansion marks a major milestone in our journey in the Philippines, which has now become our second-largest country of operations after India. 

We are deeply honoured by the trust placed in us by doctors, patients, and the broader healthcare ecosystem. As we grow, 

we remain steadfast in our mission to support the Philippines’ goal of achieving universal health coverage — through infrastructure development, clinical innovation, workforce capacity-building, and 

an unwavering focus on delivering patient-first care.”

This development reaffirms NephroPlus’s commitment to making world-class, affordable dialysis care accessible to more patients across Asia and beyond.

Hospital Management Asia 2023 Conference Returns to Embrace Change for more Efficient Healthcare

MANILA, PHILIPPINES—Hospital Management Asia (HMA) 2023 Conference, the premier event for hospital owners, C-level executives, directors, and healthcare leaders, returns on September 5 and 6 at the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

Industry leaders and professionals from around the world, including Philippine-based speakers Stephen Tan, Hospital Administrator at University of Cebu Medical Center and Roxannie Alejo, Centre for Patient Experience Head at The Medical City, will be sharing their expertise and insights at the upcoming healthcare conference.

The conference will feature hospitals that have leveraged the latest digital and smart technologies, seen as pivotal in healthcare’s continued quest to improve quality of patient care and operational efficiencies. Healthtech companies and startups with innovative healthcare ideas and technologies will be providing valuable insights into the latest trends and advancements in the field.

Attendees can expect panel sessions showcasing how leading hospitals in Asia are utilising digital technology to create innovative solutions for critical issues - from the global nursing shortage to medication errors, patient falls and hospital-acquired infections. Topics that will be covered include automation of nursing tasks; the role of data mining and analytics in quality and patient experience improvement; developing integrated digital systems to enhance care access and patient-centricity; and adoption of cybersecurity measures to ensure resilience of digital systems against cyberthreats.

Dr. Anton Decker, President of International at Mayo Clinic, will deliver a keynote speech on the significance of using data, AI, and connectivity in healthcare. Other key speakers at the event include Dr. Zaliha Mustafa, Minister of Health of Malaysia, Stephanie Bayer, Senior Director Patient Experience at Cleveland Clinic in the US, Dr. Ben Widaja, President Director of Mandaya Hospital Group in Indonesia, Dr. Asawin Puwatanasan, Deputy Hospital Director at Bangkok International Hospital in Thailand, Benedict Tan, Group Digital Strategy Officer and Chief Data Officer at Singapore Health Services in Singapore, and Monojit Mitra, Facility and Biomedical Director at FV Hospital in Vietnam.

"Our conference is designed to connect healthcare leaders from across Asia and facilitate important discussions," said Pinky Fadullon, HMA Project Director. "With the theme 'Embracing Change for More Efficient Healthcare,' we aim to inspire hospitals to leverage digital technology that will improve patient outcomes.”

Registration for HMA 2023 is now open with early bird rates available until June 8. Attendees can register online through the HMA website. More details of the conference agenda is available for download online.

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About Hospital Management Asia 2023

Hospital Management Asia (HMA) is the annual regional platform for hospital owners, C-level executives, directors, and healthcare leaders to network, collaborate, and share insights on healthcare management best practices and solutions that shape the future of the industry in Asia. In its 22nd year, the event is expected to gather 70+ speakers and 1,500+ hospital owners, C-level executives, directors, clinicians, and healthcare leaders from Asia Pacific on 5-6 September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Hospital Management Asia 2023 is co-hosted by the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia and supported by 15 top hospitals associations in Asia. www.hospitalmanagementasia.com/hma-2023

About Clarion Events

Headquartered in London, Clarion is a truly international business, with a portfolio of events and media brands across a range of vertical markets. We have employees based in offices worldwide who specialise in delivering first class marketing, networking, and information solutions in high-value sectors, both in mature and emerging geographies.

We organise both live and digital events every year, attracting buyers with spending and decision-making power who are looking for solutions and innovations to help move their businesses forward. Putting them in contact with the providers of these solutions, and with each other, is our overriding objective, always. www.clarionevents.com

Maxicare Gives Free COVID-19 Testing for Thousands of Members

To provide continuity of care and to ensure their members’ safety and well-being, Maxicare successfully recently hosted a 4-day free SARS COV2 Antibody Testing activities for 4,061 Maxicare members.
With a simple and convenient process, members simply had to register and fill out a risk assessment form online. This was a quick and easy screening process that determined their risk category. Instructions were then given based on their respective categories.

The initiative was met with much appreciation and gratitude from members and their families, both during the event and after. “Maxicare was very efficient. You will get a 1-hour window to show up and take the test in a large, events-purposed building in Bridgetowne, Quezon City. There were testing stations with proper queuing, social-distancing etc. The whole process took only about 30 mins,” Attorney Butch Dado narrated of his experience.

Benjunar Barcoma, a sales engineer from Rohde & Shwarz (Philippines) Inc., was grateful for the peace of mind it afforded him. Another member, Dr. Kenneth Y. Hartigan-Go, an Associate Professor and Head of the Stephen Zuellig School of Development Management at the Asian Institute of Management, commended Maxicare’s integration of science and heart in this time of uncertainty. “It was a well-organized COVID-19 testing one Sunday morning, offering myself peace of mind.”

Aside from the free tests, Maxicare continues to cover members infected with COVID-19. A total of 631 cases were confirmed, and 592 already recovered as of July 11, 2020. Amidst the lockdown, Maxicare clinics remained open, while strictly adhering to appropriate health protocols. Maxicare members who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and other health concerns are encouraged to call in through the 24/7 TeleConsult service to verify with licensed physicians whether or not they need to head to the hospital to avoid unnecessary exposure.

During these uncertain times, a sense of shared responsibility has seen the country coming together, while staying apart. The free test is “consistent with Maxicare’s mission of helping people achieve peace of mind through quality healthcare so they may live their best lives,” added Christian Argos, Maxicare President & CEO.