23 May iCare Inks Partnership with Healthway Cancer Care Hospital HCCH as its First Accredited HMO Partner

TAGUIG, Philippines – iCare President and CEO Maria Noemi Azura and AC Health President and CEO Paolo Borromeo closed the deal during a signing event on May 8, making iCare the first accredited HMO partner of Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH). 

The partnership comes with Healthway Medical Network (HMN) and iCare’s commitment to make preventive care, comprehensive cancer care, and general medical services more accessible to Filipinos.  

Ms. Azura noted that iCare said yes to this collaboration “so that our Filipino kababayans can say yes to better treatment for cancer.”  

The agreement brings an enhanced patient experience with seamless transaction with both parties having designated coordinators who will assist with the patient’s needs. This means that iCare members will be able to avail themselves of the needed immediate medical services. 

HMN and iCare commits to make preventive care, comprehensive cancer care, and general medical services more accessible to Filipinos. 

HMN President and CEO Jaime Ysmael noted that he believes the partnership has the power to build a healthier future for the entire nation. “With HCCH fully operational, we are opening our doors not just to provide treatment, but also to give hope,” Mr. Ysmael added. 

Further, Mr. Borromeo added that HHCH does not only aim to provide medical treatment but also pave the way to a healthier future. “Together, we can cultivate a healthcare ecosystem where Filipinos can access the care they require without the burden of financial worries.”

From L-R (Front Row): Healthway Cancer Care Hospital Chief Operating Officer Ms. Jenara Ong, Healthway Philippines Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Jaime Ysmael, AC Health President and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Paolo Borromeo, iCare President and Chief Executive Officer Ms. Maria Noemi Azura, iCare Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Roland Malanay, and iCare Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Elze Grace Angelino 

From L-R (Back Row): HCCH Strategy Officer Dr. Patricia Ong, HCCH Chief Finance Officer Ms. Ruby Chiong, HMN Corporate Health Solutions Sales Manager Ms. Jen Cardell, HMN Corporate Health Solutions Sales and Operations Head Dr. Gio Inocencio, iCare Account Management Group Head Mr. Rudolfo Capati, and iCare Marketing Head Ms. Alia Paulyn Dalusung 

Present at the signing event were Dr. Roland Malanay, Chief Medical Officer of iCare; Dr. Elze Grace Angelino, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of iCare; and Rudolf Capati, iCare’s Head of Account Management Group.  

HCCH’s list of attendees includes HCCH Chief Operating Officer Nona Ong; Sales Head, Healthway Corporate Health Solutions and Head of Operations, Dr. Gio Inocencio; and Head of Strategy and Transformation for HCCH, Dr. Kaye Recto.  

iCare has been active for over three decades in the country’s HMO industry but has been in partnership with Healthway Multi-Specialty Center for more than 15 years. iCare is a valuable part of HMC’s Preferred Primary Care Center partnership.