Asia OneHealthcare (A1Health) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with MediExpress (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, marking the first collaboration of its kind between a hospital group and the managed healthcare network. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both parties aims to streamline patient access and improve administrative processes across A1Health hospitals.
Under the partnership, MediExpress will serve as a managed care partner across A1Health’s hospital network, with a shared focus on improving access to private healthcare, enhancing care coordination, and supporting the long-term sustainability of healthcare financing.
The significance of this partnership lies in its potential to transform patient experiences by making healthcare more accessible and affordable. By addressing key challenges in the healthcare system, A1Health and MediExpress are poised to set a new standard for hospital networks in the region.
The partnership brings together A1Health’s nationwide network of 21 hospitals, including 12 Columbia Asia Hospitals, Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Ara Damansara Medical Centre, ParkCity Medical Centre and Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre, as well as five super-specialty hospitals – ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital, Beacon Hospital, Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur (CVSKL), PICASO Hospital and Northern Heart Hospital Penang.
Beyond hospital-based treatment, the collaboration places a strong emphasis on preventive healthcare and long-term health management. As part of the partnership, MediExpress members will have access to Asia 1Health’s Health Transformation Programme through selected hospitals within its network.
