Dr. Mike Muin

Dr. Mike Muin is a Medical Doctor and Healthcare IT leader with over 22 years of experience transforming healthcare delivery through innovative technology solutions. He currently serves as CEO and Founder of MedProjects, a leading Healthcare IT consulting firm in the Philippines, and as Senior Lecturer 2 at the Medical Informatics Unit of UP College of Medicine.

Mike received his medical degree from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine in 1998. After three years of general practice, he transitioned to healthcare IT in 2002, initially serving as Medical Director and Project Manager for Asia-Pacific Operations at Sacramento-based EHealthline, Inc., where he managed Hospital Information System implementations at Asian Hospital in Alabang, Franco-Vietnamese Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and pharmacy management systems in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

From 2004 to 2006, he completed a prestigious 2-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Medical Informatics at the US National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. His research focused on information retrieval systems, human-computer interaction, interactive web-based medical applications, and mobile health technologies including SMS and MMS applications for medical information delivery.

Upon returning to the Philippines in 2007, Dr. Muin served as Medical Informatics Consultant for St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC), where he led the ground-up design, development, and implementation of the Healthcare Information System for the new SLMC Global City hospital that opened in 2010. His work at SLMC encompassed strategic IT planning, EMR roadmap development, HL7 integration projects, and the creation of comprehensive clinical data management systems across both Quezon City and Global City campuses.

From 2010 to 2013, Dr. Muin became the first Chief Information Officer (CIO) of The Medical City group of hospitals and clinics, where he spearheaded the development of TMC PRIME, a ground-up EMR platform for doctors, clinicians, and nurses. His innovative projects included international teleradiology with Palau hospital, tele-ophthalmology programs, comprehensive patient engagement platforms, and the development of specialized training programs for nurses and physicians in medical informatics.

Between 2015 and 2017, he served as Chief Information Officer at Healthway Medical Clinics, leading strategic IT planning and EMR roadmap building for their network of clinics, along with implementing business intelligence, automated systems, and comprehensive clinical information management solutions.

Since founding MedProjects in 2014, Dr. Muin has led transformative healthcare IT projects including the groundbreaking implementation of a centralized EMR across 91 Quezon City health centers, achieving the vision of “One Patient, One Record.” He also served as Program Director for The Medical City’s hospital-wide transformation project (2019-2021), successfully managing the replacement of critical IT systems including HIS, EMR, RIS, LIS, Integration Engine, and ERP systems.

Most recently, Dr. Muin served as Chief Technology Officer / Chief Digital Health Officer at Metro Pacific Health Tech (mWell) from 2022 to 2024, providing strategic IT planning and oversight for telemedicine services, electronic medical records, and patient engagement tools.

Throughout his career, Dr. Muin has designed and developed the Health Engine platform—a comprehensive web-based Hospital Information System and Electronic Medical Records solution for Philippine hospitals. He is recognized as a strategic and highly analytical problem-solver who examines technical, social, and cultural components of healthcare challenges to develop innovative and implementable solutions.

Currently, through MedProjects and his academic role, Dr. Muin continues to advance healthcare IT implementation and education while also exploring new ventures in healthcare innovation through his recently founded company, Kranium.

Core Healthcare IT Domains and Expertise

1. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) & Clinical Systems

Platform Development & Implementation:

• TMC PRIME: Ground-up design and development of comprehensive EMR platform for The Medical City
• Health Engine: Proprietary web-based Hospital Information System and EMR for Philippine hospitals
• SLMC Healthcare Information System: Operational system for St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City opening
• Quezon City EMR: Centralized electronic medical record system across 91 health centers achieving “One Patient, One Record”

EMR Strategic Planning:

• Long-term EMR roadmap development for hospital networks and clinic chains
• Strategic IT planning across multiple healthcare institutions
• EMR deconstruction and replacement strategies

2. Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Architecture

Enterprise-Wide Implementations:

• The Medical City Transformation: Hospital-wide replacement of HIS, EMR, RIS, LIS, Integration Engine, and ERP (2019-2021)
• St. Luke’s Global City HIS: Complete healthcare information system for new hospital launch
• Asian Hospital & Franco-Vietnamese Hospital: International HIS implementations across Philippines and Vietnam
• Multi-site Deployments: HIS implementations across hospital networks and clinic chains

System Integration & Interoperability:

• HL7 integration platforms connecting HIS, EMR, LIS, and RIS systems
• Integration engines using JMS, HL7, and XML protocols
• Laboratory analyzer integration via HL7 standards
• Multi-system integration across diverse healthcare environments

3. Clinical Data Management & Analytics

Clinical Data Repository (CDR) Development:

• Centralized clinical data storage platforms
• Clinical research databases and patient registries
• Clinical outcomes research information systems
• Document management systems for medical records

Business Intelligence & Analytics:

• Data mining and business intelligence platform implementations
• Clinical decision support systems
• Performance analytics and reporting systems
• Evidence-based medicine tools and repositories

4. Telemedicine & Digital Health Innovation

Telehealth Platform Development:

• International Teleradiology: TMC-Palau hospital connectivity project
• Tele-Ophthalmology: Specialized remote eye care systems
• Multi-site Telemedicine: TMC-Ortigas and TMC-Iloilo connectivity
• mWell Platform: Strategic oversight of comprehensive telemedicine services

Patient Engagement Technologies:

• Patient portals with integrated results and health trackers
• Mobile health applications and patient engagement tools
• Smart card management systems for patient identification
• SMS and mobile technology integration for healthcare delivery

5. Laboratory & Radiology Systems Integration

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS):

• TD-Synergy LIS implementation and optimization
• Laboratory analyzer integration via HL7
• Ancillary Results Management Systems (ARMS) development
• LIS-HIS-EMR integration across multiple institutions

Radiology & PACS Systems:

• Radiology Information System (RIS) implementations
• PACS integration and workflow optimization
• Cross-system radiology data integration
• RIS-HIS-EMR connectivity via HL7 standards

6. Healthcare IT Research & Innovation

Medical Informatics Research (NLM Fellowship 2004-2006):

• Alternative search interfaces and algorithms for MEDLINE/PubMed
• Mobile health technology research (SMS, MMS for medical information)
• Human-computer interaction in healthcare systems
• Evidence-based medicine digital tools and repositories

Published Research Contributions:

• SLIM: Alternative Web interface for MEDLINE/PubMed searches
• PubMed Interact: Improved interface development
• Txt2MEDLINE: Text-messaging access to medical databases
• Virtual Evidence Cart and PubMed Informer systems

7. Healthcare IT Strategic Planning & Governance

Enterprise IT Strategy:

• 5-year IT strategic plans for major healthcare institutions
• Digital transformation roadmaps and implementation strategies
• Vendor evaluation and management processes
• Risk management and project recovery strategies

Organizational Change Management:

• Clinical workflow optimization and redesign
• Stakeholder engagement and change management
• Cross-functional team leadership and coordination
• Executive-level strategic decision support

8. Education & Knowledge Transfer

Professional Training Programs:

• Nursing Informatics Training Program (NITP): Comprehensive training for nursing staff
• Medical Informatics Training Program (MITP): Physician education in healthcare IT
• Knowledge management system implementations using open-source platforms
• Clinical staff engagement and adoption strategies

Academic Contributions:

• Senior Lecturer 2, Medical Informatics Unit, UP College of Medicine
• Postdoctoral research mentorship and guidance
• Healthcare IT competency development frameworks

Project Portfolio by Scale & Complexity

Large-Scale Transformation Projects

• The Medical City Enterprise Transformation (2019-2021): Complete hospital-wide system replacement
• Quezon City Health Network (2014-Present): 91 health center EMR implementation
• St. Luke’s Global City Launch (2007-2010): Ground-up healthcare system development
• Healthway Medical Network (2015-2017): Multi-clinic EMR and integration project

International & Cross-Border Projects

• Vietnam Healthcare Implementation: Franco-Vietnamese Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City
• Malaysia Pharmacy Systems: SPKHealthLine, Kuala Lumpur
• International Teleradiology: TMC-Palau connectivity
• Regional Integration Standards: HL7 implementation across Asia-Pacific

Innovation & Research Initiatives

• Mobile Health Research: SMS/MMS medical information delivery systems
• Clinical Decision Support: Evidence-based medicine digital tools
• Tele-Ophthalmology Innovation: Specialized remote care platforms
• Smart Card Technology: Patient identification and data management

Technical Competency Matrix

Integration Technologies

• HL7 v2.x and v3.0 standards implementation
• XML, JMS, and web services integration
• Mirth Connect interface engine expertise
• Cross-platform data exchange protocols

Development Platforms

• Web-based healthcare application development
• Clinical workflow automation systems
• Mobile health application design
• Open-source technology integration (Dokuwiki, various platforms)

Healthcare Standards & Compliance

• ICD-9-CM/CPT coding and cross-walk systems
• DRG coding and healthcare reimbursement
• Clinical documentation standards
• Healthcare data privacy and security protocols

Project Management & Leadership

• Large-scale healthcare IT project management
• Multi-stakeholder coordination and communication
• Vendor relationship management and contract oversight
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies

Domain Impact & Innovation

Healthcare Transformation Leadership:

• Led digital transformation initiatives affecting thousands of healthcare providers and millions of patients
• Pioneered telemedicine adoption in Philippine healthcare system
• Established healthcare IT standards and best practices across multiple institutions

Technology Innovation:

• Developed proprietary healthcare IT solutions adapted to local healthcare needs
• Integrated cutting-edge technologies with existing healthcare workflows
• Advanced mobile health and remote care capabilities in resource-constrained environments

Knowledge Ecosystem Development:

• Created comprehensive training programs for healthcare IT adoption
• Established knowledge management frameworks for clinical organizations
• Contributed to international healthcare IT research and standards development