. Aiming to prevent public health emergencies by reforming and modernizing the country’s healthcare capabilities, a bill seeking to establish a Philippine Center for Disease Prevention and Control has been refiled in the House of Representatives.While the concept of preventive care isn’t new, within the last few years, the digital transformation of healthcare has led to groundbreaking innovations that are rapidly accelerating the shift towards preventive care at scale.
Studies have shown that continuous monitoring programs using the Philips BioTel Heart MCOT Patch helped reduce the risk of secondary stroke as well as treatment costs among post-stroke patientsDigital patient engagement methods such as health-tracking apps and patient portals empower people to take a more active role in managing their health and wellbeing.