{
  "id": 19749043,
  "title": "Converge Studios launches AI-powered health IT solutions to accelerate healthcare transformation in the Philippines",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/converge-studios-launches-ai-powered-health-it-solutions-to",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-13T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/technology/2026/11/13/2565002/converge-studios-launches-ai-powered-health-it-solutions-accelerate-healthcare-transformation-philippines"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 23, Converge Studios, a subsidiary of Converge ICT Solutions, officially introduced its AI-powered health IT solutions during the \"AI in Healthcare: Elevating What's Possible\" event held at VU’s Sky Bar and Lounge in Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila. The conference gathered healthcare leaders, technology executives, and decision-makers from throughout Metro Manila to discuss the potential of AI and digital innovation in healthcare. The event underscored the vital role of technology in improving healthcare delivery, enhancing efficiency, and unlocking new opportunities for patient care. Converge Studios CEO James Mendoza emphasized the evolution of healthcare IT from basic compliance to digital confidence, addressing challenges related to data privacy, operational efficiency, and risk management. He introduced Converge's secure, AI-ready cloud environment, which provides a safe and scalable foundation for modern healthcare operations. Jofrey Marfil, assistant vice president and sector head for GBG Regional Sales (NCR), detailed Converge's connectivity and infrastructure support for healthcare providers nationwide. Marfil highlighted successful implementations such as linking LGU health centers, enabling telemedicine in remote areas, and securing hospital data backup. Grace Agustin-Mendoza, senior vice president for Delivery Excellence, showcased the HealthBlocks 360 product, which has evolved based on feedback from healthcare professionals. HealthBlocks 360 features include AI-assisted decision-making, tailored to the needs of healthcare organizations and their users. The launch of Converge's Health IT portfolio demonstrates the company's dedication to delivering accessible, enterprise-grade technology to support the digital transformation of the healthcare sector in the Philippines, encompassing connectivity, cloud, AI, and purpose-built applications.",
  "summary": "Converge Studios officially launched its health IT solutions at “AI in Healthcare: Elevating What’s Possible.\"",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Fierce Healthcare",
        "title": "Zus Health secures $33M to build the infrastructure for AI-powered clinical workflows",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/zus-health-secures-33m-to-build-the-infrastructure-for-ai-powered",
        "published": "2026-11-12T20:57:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}