On May 30, 2025, 101 Health Research took the spotlight at the General Assembly of Code and Theory Philippines, held at their Ortigas office. The event featured an engaging and insightful session titled “AI-Driven Social Impact: Achieving Universal Health Care for the Philippines,” led by Dr. Venus Oliva Cloma-Rosales (Doc Ivy) and supported by Mr. Aian Rosales, MSc, with an audience (on-site and online) welcomed by Code and Theory Philippines Managing Director Mel Jamero.
This session was not only a convergence of health and technology but also a demonstration of how research and innovation can intersect meaningfully to advance national health systems.
Championing AI for Social Impact
101 Health Research, an independent firm specializing in clinical biostatistics, health data science, and health research, has long been at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into public health solutions. The Ortigas session highlighted three of their flagship initiatives:
1. Big Data, Big Insights: PhilHealth Claims Evaluation
Through the Innovidence® AI Lab, the team analyzed over 73 million claims records to assess the impact of PhilHealth’s All Case Rates (ACR) policy. Their data-intensive study used multivariate and logistic regression to evaluate policy effectiveness, offering recommendations for a more efficient Provider Payment Mechanism (PPM). The findings call for infrastructure modernization, claims system overhaul, and a transition towards systems like Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs).
2. AI-Driven Automation with HERDIN
Addressing inefficiencies in the national health research database, HERDIN, the team developed an encoding automation pipeline powered by AI and LLMs. The tool rapidly extracts structured data from unstructured, scanned documents—cutting manual processing time dramatically and enhancing data accessibility. Impressively, the project’s technology was robust enough to earn a patent filed in May 2024.
3. Network Science in Endometriosis Research
The third project explored dietary patterns in women with endometriosis using Gaussian Graphical Models (GGM). The study revealed concerning dietary clusters—like the link between dairy and sugary drinks—and their potential associations with disease risk. The insights provide clinicians with more nuanced, actionable guidance than traditional dietary advice.
Inspiring the Next Generation: Plant Tour with 3i Interns
Following the presentation, the team from 101 Health Research and Code and Theory welcomed four Innovidence International Internship (3i) interns—three from NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) and one from UP Diliman—for a special plant tour. The visit allowed interns to experience firsthand how cutting-edge technology firms like Code and Theory foster digital innovation. It also underscored the value of interdisciplinary collaboration between public health, data science, and digital media.
Leadership and Vision
Doc Ivy, with a rich background spanning pediatrics, public health, and entrepreneurship, delivered the session with a blend of clinical wisdom and strategic foresight. Supporting her was Mr. Aian Rosales, an experienced IT and data science leader, who provided technical depth to the AI applications showcased. Their synergy underscored 101 Health Research’s commitment to evidence-based, scalable solutions for healthcare transformation.
Final Thoughts
This engagement between 101 Health Research and Code and Theory Philippines not only sparked thoughtful discussions on the role of AI in healthcare—it also reaffirmed the critical role of partnerships in shaping impactful innovation. With young talents getting involved through programs like 3i, the future of tech-enabled public health in the Philippines is both promising and inclusive.
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