Selected for the 'Hospital DX Award 2026' Excellence Award! Real-time Telemedicine System 'Teladoc HEALTH' Highly Rated, Securing 2nd Place in Final Judging

Wemex Corporation (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Hideaki Takahashi; hereinafter 'Wemex'), a subsidiary of PHC Holdings Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), was selected for the Excellence Award at the 'Hospital DX Award 2026,' hosted by CBnews, a provider of medical and nursing care news. The company achieved an impressive 2nd place in the final judging held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The presentation at the final judging and awards ceremony was conducted by Takeo Kogure, General Manager of the Hospital Solutions Department at Wemex, with Dr. Yohei Nagai, Director of the Medical Department at the National Hospital Organization Minamata Medical Center (Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture), participating online.

# About the Hospital DX Award and the Final Judging/Awards Ceremony

The 'Hospital DX Award' is an event hosted by CBnews that defines 'Hospital DX' as anything that leads to operational and management improvements in hospitals through the use of data and digital technology. Its purpose is to bridge the gap between companies developing superior products and services and hospitals facing DX challenges, thereby promoting DX throughout the medical industry.

The final judging and awards ceremony were held at the seminar venue of 'Medical Japan Osaka,' where the grand prize was determined by a combination of judge evaluations and audience voting.

Wemex's real-time telemedicine system, 'Teladoc HEALTH,' was highly rated by both judges and attendees for its ability to be operated by remote physicians, its capacity to provide information as if the physician were physically present, and for demonstrating its utility through metrics such as the 'On-site Call Avoidance Rate (*1),' leading to its 2nd place finish.

# Final Judging Overview

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the final judging and awards ceremony held at Medical Japan Osaka, various companies presented products and services that contribute to DX promotion. Wemex introduced the features and implementation case studies of its real-time telemedicine system, 'Teladoc HEALTH,' which contributes to medical settings, ultimately securing 2nd place. This achievement has gained widespread recognition within the industry.

# Future Outlook

Regarding the results, Takeo Kogure of the Wemex Hospital Solutions Department stated: 'We are very honored to receive the Excellence Award and 2nd place in the final judging at the Hospital DX Award 2026. I would like to express my gratitude to the doctors and all stakeholders who have provided us with so much support. Our telemedicine initiatives have been driven by the goal of reducing the burden on medical professionals and supporting systems that enable the provision of safer, higher-quality medical care in local communities. Moving forward, we will continue to provide value to both patients and medical settings...'