Microfinance Focus, December 29, 2011: Microfinance institution Equitas has launched Tele Healthcare delivery for its members and their families in association with the HealthNet Global Limited.

Funded by Fem Sustainable Social Solutions (FEM S3), HealthNet will be using Apollo Hospitals physicians to address healthcare and reach out to over a million families anytime anywhere. The Consult 4 Health and Call 4 Health products were developed by CIRM (Centre for Insurance and Risk Management) exclusively for Equitas clients.

Consult 4 Health is a Tele Medicine solution that provides interactive healthcare in real-time online utilizing modern technology and telecommunications. For a nominal charge of Rs. 50, it allows the patients to consult an Apollo physician over video for immediate health care.

It will be available at Equitas Branch Offices to provide easy access to members and their families.

Mr. P.N. Vasudevan, Managing Director, Equitas said, “It is our endeavor to improve the quality of lives of our members and their families. Healthcare is a source of significant financial stress for this segment, particularly who lack access to quality healthcare. Tele Healthcare is going to address the most critical part of our members’ lives which is often neglected due to lack of resources and access. This initiative with Health Net Global using Apollo physicians will bring a revolution by providing healthcare to the doorstep of our members and the best Medical Care anytime anywhere. We will roll-out our services from Chennai and gradually go Pan India.”