Breakthrough regional partnership between AIA and Medix, a company
specialising in quality global medical management, to provide
improved healthcare and clinical outcomes for AIA customers
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From left to right: Jonathan Sternberg [Medix], Stuart
Spencer [AIA], Jacky Chan [AIA], Ng Keng Hooi [AIA], Sigal Atzmon
[Medix], Mark Saunders [AIA], Prof. David Zeltser
[AIA]. |
HONG KONG, 2019年5月22日 - (Media OutReach) - AIA
Group Limited ("AIA" or the "Company": stock code: 1299) announced
today that its customers across the Asia-Pacific region are set to
benefit from a landmark partnership agreement with global health
management company Medix. AIA and Medix are partnering to deliver a
differentiated proposition that optimises care and improves medical
outcomes for AIA customers across the region. Under the expanded
regional partnership, building on already successful collaborations
between AIA and Medix in Hong Kong and Singapore, AIA and Medix
will work together to launch in more markets in 2019, including
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia. Additional markets are
planned for launch in 2020 and beyond.
Under the exclusive partnership with Medix, selected AIA customers
will have access to "Personal Medical Case Management Services"
during some of the most challenging times of their lives. When
diagnosed with a serious or complex condition AIA customers will be
supported by a dedicated case team throughout their medical
journey, from diagnosis through treatment until full recovery. They
will gain access to a holistic medical assessment, re-evaluation of
their condition, referral for additional diagnostic testing – where
needed, ongoing multi-disciplinary consultations, full care
coordination, on-going guidance and emotional support provided by
Medix' team of renowned medical experts from around the globe.
Eligible AIA customers will have their medical case reviewed by
Medix' expert team of 300 in-house physicians and a global quality
accredited network of over 3,000 world-leading and independent
medical specialists, ensuring they have the tools to make educated,
quality driven decisions and receive the best possible care
throughout their medical journey, anywhere in the world.
Ng Keng Hooi, AIA's Group Chief Executive and President, said the
announcement underscores AIA's commitment to meet the growing and
changing needs of customers and to help people live Healthier,
Longer, Better Lives.
"With the advances in medical treatments and technologies, the
expectations of Asian consumers have changed significantly, with
personalised, quality medical care at the top of their list. This
strategic partnership with Medix exemplifies our leadership role in
driving economic and social development across the region. It
demonstrates our pledge to go beyond the traditional, passive
insurance business model by becoming an integral part of our
customers' life journey" he said.
Mark Saunders, AIA's Group Chief Strategy and Corporate Development
Officer with responsibility for healthcare underlined AIA's
strategy and deliberate investment in helping improve the health
and well-being of its customers, saying "AIA's expanded partnership
with Medix represents a significant step forward in delivering our
long-term strategic vision in the health and well-being space,
where we've invested significantly and consistently over the past
several years. It builds on a highly successful partnership in Hong
Kong and Singapore, where we've been able to provide Medix'
unparalleled medical case management services to our customers.
"To successfully deliver on our vision to help people be healthier
for longer we are building an eco-system of services and partners
to help people on all steps of the health journey through predict,
prevent, diagnose, treat and recover stages, improving their
overall wellbeing. Our exclusive partnership with Medix across our
markets enhances AIA's distinctive and differentiated proposition
in health and well-being. By providing our policyholders with
Personal Medical Case Management AIA helps overcome local
healthcare disparities and makes international expertise, locally
available through a mutually beneficial collaborative process"
Saunders said.
Sigal Atzmon, CEO of Medix commended AIA's visionary and innovative
approach to driving meaningful improvements in people's lives
across the region.
"This is a partnership that will make a genuine difference; it
represents a shared vision and a commitment to reduce unwarranted
healthcare variations across the region, improve the medical
accessibility, medical outcomes and most importantly, improve the
overall care experience" Ms Atzmon said.
"Through this partnership, we provide personalised medical care,
empower patients with the knowledge and tools they deserve to make
educated decisions and offer active coverage in the daily lives of
each policyholder. As such, we are enabling an unprecedented
democratisation of the entire healthcare landscape.
"AIA, as one of the world's largest and leading insurers should be
applauded for the courageous, pioneering spirit they have shown
over the last 100 years. Their vision and commitment to improving
the lives of their customers/people across the region is unwavering
and we are honoured to be a part of their next chapter," Ms Atzmon
concluded.
About AIA
AIA Group Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively "AIA" or the
"Group") comprise the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian
life insurance group. It has a presence in 18 markets in
Asia-Pacific – wholly-owned branches and subsidiaries in Hong Kong,
Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Korea, the Philippines,
Australia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, New Zealand, Macau, Brunei,
Cambodia, a 97 per cent subsidiary in Sri Lanka, a 49 per cent
joint venture in India and a representative office in Myanmar.
The business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai a
century ago in 1919. It is a market leader in the Asia-Pacific
region (ex-Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds
leading positions across the majority of its markets. It had total
assets of US$230 billion as of 31 December 2018.
AIA meets the long-term savings and protection needs of individuals
by offering a range of products and services including life
insurance, accident and health insurance and savings plans. The
Group also provides employee benefits, credit life and pension
services to corporate clients. Through an extensive network of
agents, partners and employees across Asia-Pacific, AIA serves the
holders of more than 33 million individual policies and over 16
million participating members of group insurance schemes.
AIA Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange
of Hong Kong Limited under the stock code "1299" with American
Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the-counter market
(ticker symbol: "AAGIY").
About Medix Medical Services
Established in 2006, the Medix Group is a global, leading provider
of innovative, high quality health management solutions. With
offices in London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Tel Aviv,
Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Melbourne and a client base
exceeding 3 million members in over 90 countries, Medix offers its
clients -- primarily global health & life insurers, financial
groups, large corporates and government institutions -- significant
value-added services in the world of healthcare. Medix' medical
team is comprised of 300 in-house doctors alongside nurses,
research experts, medical administration teams and a quality
accredited global network of over 3,000 specialists and 1,500
leading hospitals.
Through its various services, Medix offers its customers fast-track
solutions to proven better medical outcomes. Medix provides Global
Personal Case Management Services, Disease Prevention Management
Services, Digital Health Solutions, Home Care Services, Health
Strategy and Medical Governance Services to insurers, large
corporates and government institutions.
Medix is a Shared Value company that strives to enable people
around the world to have access to the best medical care possible
while eliminating unwarranted healthcare variations and helping to
control medical cost inflation. Believing that the accessibility,
quality and sustainability of medical care are one of the most
important components of social rights, Medix is very passionate
about these issues and is globally fully dedicated to these
activities.
Contacts
AIA Group Limited
Stephen Thomas +852 2832 6178
Mark Walters +852 2832 1978
Emerald Ng +852 2832 4720
Medix
Shay Keinan +852 3896 0400
Ashley Bailey +852 5566 3323
Source: AIA, Medix
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