Tag: Edwin Mercado
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New PhilHealth CEO Promises to Slash Patient Out-of-Pocket Expenses
In a significant leadership change at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), newly appointed President and CEO Edwin Mercado has committed to reducing patients’ out-of-pocket medical expenses to 25 percent, a notable decrease from the current range of 45 to 47 percent. This pledge was made public in a statement released on Wednesday, where Mercado…
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New PhilHealth Leader Promises to Slash Patient Medical Expenses
In a significant leadership change at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), newly appointed President and Chief Executive Officer Edwin Mercado has committed to reducing patients’ out-of-pocket medical expenses to 25 percent, a notable decrease from the current range of 45 to 47 percent. During a turnover ceremony held on February 10, 2025, at the…
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President Marcos Jr. Endorses Digital Transformation of PhilHealth
In a recent press conference held at Malacañan Palace, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. voiced his support for the digitalization efforts proposed by the newly appointed president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Edwin Mercado. During Mercado’s oath-taking ceremony, Marcos sought his expertise on the necessary steps to improve PhilHealth’s operations, leading…
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New PhilHealth Chief Dr. Edwin Mercado Commits to Overhaul and Digitize Operations
Dr. Edwin Mercado, recently appointed as the president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), has promised to tackle the organization’s deep-rooted problems, which he metaphorically described as ‘illnesses’ requiring immediate attention. After taking his oath in front of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Mercado outlined his strategy to reform PhilHealth during a…
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New PhilHealth CEO Dr. Edwin Mercado Commits to Overhaul and Digitalize Agency
Dr. Edwin Mercado, recently appointed as the president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), has promised to tackle the organization’s deep-rooted problems, which he metaphorically described as ‘illnesses’ requiring immediate attention. After taking his oath in front of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Mercado outlined his strategy to reform PhilHealth during a…
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New PhilHealth Chief Dr. Edwin Mercado Promises to Heal Agency’s Woes Through Digital Transformation
Dr. Edwin Mercado, recently appointed as the president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), has committed to tackling the organization’s deep-rooted problems, which he metaphorically described as ‘illnesses’ requiring immediate attention. During his oath-taking ceremony in front of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Mercado outlined his ambition to overhaul PhilHealth’s operational processes.…
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DOH Welcomes Dr. Edwin Mercado as New PhilHealth President
The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed its approval of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to appoint Dr. Edwin Mercado as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). The announcement was made on Tuesday in Manila. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, who also serves as the chair of…
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DOH Welcomes New PhilHealth Leader Dr. Edwin Mercado
The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed its approval of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to appoint Dr. Edwin Mercado as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). The announcement was made in Manila, where Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, who also serves as the chair of the…
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President Marcos Appoints Dr. Edwin Mercado as New PhilHealth CEO
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Dr. Edwin Mercado as the new president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). The swearing-in ceremony took place in Malacañang on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Dr. Mercado, an orthopedic surgeon trained in the United States, brings 35 years of hospital management experience to his new…
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