Ambii

Ambii is a healthcare technology company focused on simplifying medical access for foreign residents in Japan and Taiwan. Founded in May 2018 by Yuki Taira and Yuji Schuster, the platform addresses the challenges non-native speakers face when navigating local healthcare systems. The inspiration for Ambii came from co-founder and CEO Yuki Taira's personal difficulties with healthcare as a student in the United States, which highlighted the need for a service to bridge linguistic and cultural divides in medical settings.

The company provides a platform that allows users to find and book appointments with doctors, supported by a chat-based concierge service and AI search functionalities. A key feature is its customizable symptom questionnaires available in 14 languages, which can be filled out pre-visit. This information is shared directly with doctors and can be integrated into Electronic Medical Records (EMR), streamlining the appointment process and reducing administrative tasks for clinics.

Ambii operates on a business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) model. While patients use the service to find and book appointments, the associated costs, such as monthly and per-appointment fees, are covered by the clinics on the platform. This model allows patients to focus on their health without incurring direct service costs. The company has facilitated over 100,000 appointments in Japan and has expanded its operations to Taiwan, partnering with several local clinics. Future plans include introducing phone interpretation services to further enhance communication between patients and doctors.

Keywords: healthcare access, foreigner medical care, Japan healthcare, Taiwan healthcare, multilingual medical support, doctor search platform, online appointment booking, medical questionnaire translation, patient intake tools, healthcare technology, expat healthcare, Yuki Taira, Yuji Schuster, EMR integration, clinic partnerships, medical concierge