Praram 9 Hospital joins forces with Cigna in the launch of Doctor Anywhere for online doctors, emphasizing being a Digital Hospital
u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 It must be accepted that the global digital trend and technology play a greater role in many businesses, including medical. Previously, many hospitals have started to use technology as a part of continuously driving their business and increasing the service efficiency in various aspects. Praram 9 Hospital, together with Cigna Insurance Company Limited, has launched Doctor Anywhere for online doctors as well as the new service of Telemedicine, a technological innovation to improve the life quality of patients.
u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Dr. Satian Pooprasert, Chief Executive Officer of Praram 9 Hospital, states that under the changes of the global trend in the digital era, health services must be improved to be in accordance with the changing world. Praram 9 Hospital Public Company Limited is glad to participate and play a part in increasing the connection efficiency between the doctor and the patient because we understand that health issues are important matters that patients shouldnu2019t have to wait for.u00a0 This application will act as medium to facilitate the customer. Wherever you are, this application can respond to the lifestyle of workers who need to travel regularly. The patient can make an appointment with the doctor and ask for advice from our specialists in real time through the video call system. This is the first time for Praram 9 Hospital to join in a business alliance with Cigna Insurance Company. This cooperation is another important step to encourage patients to have a chance in gaining access to treatment urgently. If the patient becomes ill with a complex illness or specific disease, the hospital will suggest the patient to see a doctor at the hospital.
u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Mr. Theerawut Sutharaspornu00a0 , Chief Executive Officer of Cigna Insurance Public Company Limited, states that u201cUnder the major change of fully entering the global digital era in 2020, Cigna is determined to respond to the policy of the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, in order to improve the standard of health and well-being of the Expat group and family, including the Thai executives group, by extending the service in CIGNA SPECTRUM group health insurance with modern technology, such as Telemedicine and the application of online doctors, like Doctor Anywhere, to provide the most convenience to customers. Moreover, the customers of Cigna Spectrum group health insurance can also receive diagnosis from the specialists of Praram 9 Hospital. Apart from this, this extra service also shows the standpoint and mission of Cigna in the development of Healthcare Innovation that emphasizes the continuous improvement of our customer groupu2019s quality of life. We think that we can be more than a general platform of health insurance.u201d
u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Doctor Anywhere is an application for online doctors in which the doctor can use this platform as a medium to consult about health problems with specialists, which can function via smartphone or tablet in real time in both iOS and Android. The doctor can diagnose the initial symptoms as well as introduce treatment guidelines and deliver medication to the customer.
u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Mr. Lim Wai Mun, Founder/CEO of Doctor Anywhere, states that Doctor Anywhere is designed to provide convenience and work well for the customer. There is also an advanced information security system that protects information security according to the guidelines of Cyber Security. This application also contains an interface that is easy and not complicated to use. u00a0
u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 The service of medical consultation via Video Call by the team of doctors and nurses of Praram 9 Hospital in the initial phase will start from 9.00-20.00.
