MANILA – Philippines’ AC Health has sealed a partnership with Taiwan’s largest healthcare group Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH) to provide advanced oncology treatment options to patients of Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH).
This partnership focuses on cross-border patient referral program, clinical knowledge exchange, and data and outcomes collaboration.
CGMH’s Proton and Radiation Therapy Center combines cutting-edge technology with strong clinical expertise and a robust foundation in clinical research.
Proton Beam Therapy offers a highly precise way to target tumors, thereby minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue and reducing side effects. This added precision is particularly beneficial for treating tumors located near critical organs—such as the lungs, spinal cord, heart, and brain—where damage could cause serious problems.
Under this partnership, AC Health’s HCCH will refer eligible patients for Proton Beam Therapy at CGMH, with agreed protocols and supported by care coordinators on both sides to facilitate logistics and other requirements.
The hospitals will establish virtual case conferences and tumor boards, allowing physicians to share expertise and discuss complex patient cases. They will also facilitate clinical rotations and observership opportunities for HCCH physicians at CGMH, with a special emphasis on radiation oncology and proton beam therapy.
Furthermore, HCCH and CGMH will also collaborate on a joint research initiative by sharing de-identified clinical outcomes for referred patients, ultimately contributing to a better understanding of cancer treatments and their effectiveness.
Aside from CGMH, HCCH has also previously partnered with renowned global institutions like the US-based City of Hope and Singapore’s National Cancer Centre.
For inquiries, please contact:
Rhys Buccat - communications@achealth.com.ph
About AC HEALTH
Established in 2015, AC Health has rapidly grown into one of the country’s most dynamic and integrated healthcare networks, driven by its vision to transform health for every Filipino.
AC Health operates across two core pillars—provider and pharma—creating a seamless healthcare ecosystem that addresses the full continuum of care. Its portfolio includes Healthway Medical Network, a network of multi-specialty clinics, ambulatory centres, and full-service hospitals; Generika Drugstore, the pioneer in generic retail pharmacies; IE Medica and MedEthix, a major pharmaceutical importer and distributor; and St. Joseph Drug, a leading retail pharmacy in North and Central Luzon.
Through its provider and pharma pillars, AC Health creates a seamless and integrated healthcare ecosystem for the Filipino patient. Visit our website at https://www.achealth.com.phand follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about the company.
About Healthway Cancer Care Hospital
HCCH is the Philippines’ first dedicated cancer care hospital, providing comprehensive and cutting-edge cancer treatment services to patients across the country.
For more information, please visit www.healthwaymedicalnetwork.com.ph/our-network/healthway-cancer-care-hospital call (02) 7777 4673 or (02) 7777HOPE or email cancercare@healthway.com.ph.
About Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
CGMH offers the largest and most comprehensive health care services in Taiwan, comprised by a network of 10 hospital branches located in Linkou, Taipei, Taoyuan, Tucheng, Keelung, Yunlin, Chiayi, and Kaohsiung.
To expand its advanced medical services, CGMH opened two of Asia's premier Proton Therapy Centers. In November 2015, CGMH launched Taiwan's first and Asia's largest Proton Therapy Center at its Linkou hospital. This was followed by the opening of a second center in Kaohsiung in October 2018.
For more information, visit www.changgung.hospital
