Tag: PhilHealth
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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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PhilHealth Aims to Extend Health Coverage to Bukidnon’s Indigenous Communities
In Cagayan de Oro City, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is actively working to broaden its health insurance services to include the indigenous peoples (IPs) of Bukidnon. Romulo Lapuz Jr., the head of PhilHealth’s local health insurance office in Bukidnon, announced that the organization is targeting to offer free health insurance to the seven…
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PhilHealth-Bicol Promises Robust Health Benefits with PHP4.1 Billion Allocation for 2025
LEGAZPI CITY – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in the Bicol region has reassured its members of ample financial resources to meet their healthcare needs in 2025. At a recent ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ forum held at the regional office in Legazpi City, Albay, PhilHealth-5 Vice President Alberto Manduriao announced a PHP4.1 billion budget…
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PhilHealth Disburses PHP5.6 Billion in Eastern Visayas for 2024, Up from Last Year
In a significant boost to healthcare services, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has disbursed PHP5.6 billion in benefits across Eastern Visayas in 2024, marking a substantial increase from the PHP3.7 billion allocated the previous year. This financial support covered a total of 600,580 claims, reflecting a heightened awareness among members about the available healthcare…
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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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Vintar District Hospital Now Offers Round-the-Clock Services
In a significant move to enhance healthcare accessibility, Vintar District Hospital in Ilocos Norte will commence 24/7 operations starting February 10, 2025. This development was announced by Vintar Mayor Richard Degala, who expressed gratitude towards the provincial government and healthcare staff for their efforts in making healthcare more accessible to the community. The hospital, recently…
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New PhilHealth CEO Urged to Focus on Public Welfare, Not Profits
In a recent address, Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor Ejercito has called upon the newly appointed president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Dr. Erwin M. Mercado, to prioritize the welfare of the public and the effective execution of the Universal Health Care (UHC) law. Ejercito emphasized that PhilHealth should not…
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New PhilHealth Leader Urged to Focus on Public Welfare, Not Profits
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor Ejercito has called upon Dr. Erwin M. Mercado, the newly appointed president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), to prioritize the welfare of the public and the effective execution of the Universal Health Care (UHC) law. Ejercito emphasized that PhilHealth should not operate as a profit-oriented…
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New PhilHealth Leader Urged to Focus on Public Service, Not Profits
In a recent statement, Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor Ejercito advised the newly appointed president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Dr. Erwin M. Mercado, to prioritize the welfare of the public and the effective execution of the Universal Health Care (UHC) law. Ejercito emphasized that PhilHealth should not operate as…
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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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