JAKARTA - Halodoc, the most innovative online-based integrated health technology application from Indonesia, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BPJS Kesehatan to develop digital-based health services. Through this strategic collaboration, the two parties will jointly combine their expertise to expand access and health services digitally for the community, especially BPJS Kesehatan participants.
Minister of Communication and Information (Menkominfo) - Rudiantara said, "The presence of technology provides a great opportunity to accelerate and expand access and services for the community. The government and business actors must work together to do something so that this opportunity does not pass in vain. We must create a digital ecosystem in the health sector that is conducive and inclusive for various levels of society throughout Indonesia. For that reason, I strongly support the synergy carried out by Halodoc, as the leading local startup technology company in the health sector, together with BPJS Kesehatan."
At present, Halodoc has been able to expand access and services of equal quality health for the community. More than 50% of Halodoc users are residents outside the island of Java, and 74% of them live outside Jakarta and Surabaya - the two largest cities in Indonesia. This proves that the presence of technology is able to bring equality of access and health services to people in various parts of Indonesia.
Furthermore, this strategic collaboration between Halodoc and BPJS Kesehatan will be the first step in developing technology in the Indonesian health sector, which is expected to reach more people in various regions in Indonesia. At the initial stage of this collaboration, JKN-KIS participants will get access to digital health services and Halodoc, such as health promotion content, which is integrated with the JKN BPJS Kesehatan Mobile application. This collaboration is also expected to be able to alleviate disparities between the population and health facilities and services in Indonesia. (LM)