Anthony B. Rivera, Philippine Trade and Investment Center – Taipei director for commercial affairs, told participants at the recent BIO Asia Taiwan International Conference and Exhibition in Taipei of “a great opportunity” in investing in Philippine healthcare services to bring the industry to a more prominent role in the Asian healthcare value chain.
The Philippine delegation to the conference, which consisted of representatives from the PTIC, the Department of Trade and Industry’s Export Marketing Bureau , the Healthcare Information Management Association of the Philippines , and the Manila Economic and Cultural Office, met with their Taiwan counterparts to explore potential partnerships.
HIMAP, represented by Pointwest Innovation Corp. and Pi Health, Inc. — PiVOT CRO, showcased healthcare solutions and services during the conference. Their services include clinical trial management for drugs and medical services, revenue cycle management, end-to-end pharmacovigilance services, clinical data management, cloud migration, and robotic process automation services. Potential clients include the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research industries.