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Preferred Global Health and AXA Philippines sign strategic partnership for Preferred Consultation and Care services

August 6, 2019

Preferred Global Health (“PGH”), the global patient organization based in Boston, US, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with AXA Philippines.

Through this agreement, select valued customers of AXA gain access to Preferred Consultation and Care, services that give trusted expert advice for major critical illnesses: cancer and cardiovascular diseases, through diagnosis verification and treatment plans and medical team discussion with experienced Harvard-affiliated doctors from top US hospitals.

When select AXA policyholders seek treatment in the US, they will receive assistance from a personal care manager, who helps with doctor recommendations, appointment schedules, and more.

Ram Walia, CEO Asia Preferred Global Health, commented: “We are pleased to have jointly created with AXA Philippines the value added services of Preferred Consultation and Care services to enhance existing and new propositions. This has been a great and leading example of collaboration, effective work and alignment between the teams, and a partnership that supports AXA’s customer-responsive focus and global strategic goal of “payer to partner”.”

Rahul Hora, President and CEO AXA Philippines, said: “Over the years, we at AXA Philippines have strengthened our focus not only on our products, but also on building stronger relationships with our customers. We spend more time listening to them in order to make customer-led decisions. With Preferred Consultation and Care, select customers and their families can be reassured that when the unexpected happens, such as a diagnosis of cancer or heart disease, they will get the best medical advice.”

Dr Andrew Sokolov, Global Director Care Management Preferred Global Health, shared that: “Preferred Consultation and Care  services address the personal care management needs and demands for cancer and cardiovascular disease, overseeing the treatment journey and helping customers navigate the intricacies of medical options from diagnosis and access leading medical specialists from the top hospitals in the U.S. to achieve the best outcomes.”

 

About AXA Philippines

Established in 1999, AXA Philippines is one of the largest and fastest growing insurance companies in the country. It offers financial security to 1.3 million individuals through its group and individual life insurance as well as general insurance products through its wholly-owned subsidiary Charter Ping An. AXA Philippines is one of the first to introduce bancassurance operations in the country, and is among the pioneers in the investment-linked insurance sector.

AXA Philippines is a joint venture between the AXA Group, headquartered in France, GT Capital Holdings, Inc. (GT Capital), a leading listed conglomerate in the Philippines, and Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company (Metrobank), one of the Philippines’ largest financial institutions. It is duly recognized by the Insurance Commission.

 

About Preferred Global Health (PGH)

Preferred Global Health Limited (PGH), the Global Patient Organization, mobilizes Harvard medical-level care for diagnosis verification & treatment planning and doctor-to-doctor dialogue for critically ill patients, from specialists at the top 1% hospitals in the United States.

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Preferred Global Health, has more than 20 years’ experience in patient advocacy and supporting patients and their families in their path to recovery. Founded to address gaps in healthcare outcomes and reduce the chances of preventable medical errors, PGH is committed to ensuring the best possible outcome for patients facing a diagnosis of critical illness, such as heart disease and cancer. PGH is a private and independent company.

 

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