In a significant step toward advancing preventive healthcare, MediBuddy, India’s leading digital healthcare platform, has partnered with global health technology company Philips.
In a press statement on Thursday, the company informed that this collaboration aims to offer proactive heart health tracking through Philips’ HeartPrint technology, empowering millions of users across India with 24x7 heart monitoring via their smartphones.
The Philips HeartPrint technology provides a unique solution to detect early warning signs of heart disease, going beyond traditional ECG tests to track and predict future heart health risks. Through advanced AI-based triaging, users can monitor their heart health and receive timely interventions before critical issues arise. This partnership reinforces MediBuddy’s mission to make high-quality healthcare accessible and transformative for every Indian.
Satish Kannan, Co-founder and CEO of MediBuddy, stated, "Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in India, and early detection is vital. Our collaboration with Philips integrates state-of-the-art HeartPrint technology into our platform, offering a revolutionary way for millions of users to take control of their heart health. By providing a tool that enables continuous heart health tracking, we aim to foster early detection and improve health outcomes across the nation."
MediBuddy users can now scan their fingers using their smartphone’s camera to track vital heart biomarkers. This non-invasive process evaluates crucial health parameters such as cardiovascular age, diabetes risk, heart resilience, and blood pressure variability. The HeartPrint system offers both a 5-day Resting Heart Assessment and a 7-day Reactive Heart Assessment, allowing users to generate detailed reports and personalised recommendations based on their heart's performance.
Philips' Adarsh Holavanahalli, Business Venture Leader , IGT Solutions, highlighted the importance of the partnership, stating, "Our collaboration with MediBuddy marks a new era in heart health management. By combining our health tech expertise with MediBuddy’s digital platforms, we are enabling accurate, real-time heart health assessments, helping users and healthcare providers make informed decisions for better outcomes."
With the HeartPrint service now available on the MediBuddy app, the platform’s extensive healthcare network can leverage this technology to promote early diagnosis and facilitate timely medical referrals. This integration is expected to significantly improve individual health outcomes while reducing out-of-pocket expenses for users and insurers alike.
