Philippine HealthTech Startup Idea 3: Dialysis Access Coordinator
Philippine HealthTech Startup Idea 3: Dialysis Access Coordinator
Matching Patients to Available Dialysis Slots Across Facilities
The Problem
The Philippines has over 35,000 patients requiring regular dialysis—a number growing by 10% annually as diabetes and hypertension rates climb. Yet dialysis facilities are concentrated in urban centres, and even there, demand far exceeds supply. Patients often travel 2-3 hours each way, three times per week, for a four-hour treatment.
The current system is chaotic. Patients call multiple centres looking for open slots. They show up hoping for cancellations. Some miss sessions entirely when they can't find availability, accelerating their kidney decline. There's no centralised view of capacity across facilities, making the entire system inefficient.
The Solution
The Dialysis Access Coordinator creates a real-time marketplace for dialysis slots. Facilities input their schedules and available machines; patients (or their carers) can see availability across all connected centres on a map-based interface.
But it goes beyond simple scheduling. The platform factors in patient location, preferred times, transportation options, and medical requirements. AI predicts likely cancellations and can pre-match waitlisted patients to probable openings. When a slot opens, the system automatically notifies eligible patients in order of urgency and proximity.
For patients who need it, integrated transport coordination connects them with ride services or ambulance providers, with costs transparent upfront. Session tracking ensures continuity of care—any centre can see a patient's recent treatment history.
Revenue Model
Revenue comes from dialysis centre subscriptions—a monthly SaaS fee based on the number of machines. Centres pay because the platform fills their chairs (utilisation equals revenue) and reduces administrative overhead from phone calls.
Patient-facing revenue includes small convenience fees for premium features like priority notifications or transport booking. Potential expansion into adjacent services: pharmaceutical coordination (ensuring patients have necessary medications), post-session nutrition delivery, or integration with nephrologist teleconsults.
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