Tag: Universal Health Care
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Over 900,000 Pangasinenses Join PhilHealth’s Konsulta Program Through Local Initiative
In a significant health initiative, more than 900,000 residents of Pangasinan have enrolled in the Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (Konsulta) program, facilitated by the provincial government’s Government Unified Incentives for Medical Consultation (Guiconsulta) program. Governor Ramon Guico III shared this milestone, noting the program’s growth since its inception in September of the previous year. The…
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Over 1 Million Pangasinenses Join PhilHealth’s Konsulta Program Through Provincial Initiative
In a significant health initiative, more than one million residents of Pangasinan have enrolled in the Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (Konsulta) program offered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). This achievement comes through the provincial government’s Government Unified Incentives for Medical Consultation (Guiconsulta) program, which was launched in September of the previous year. Governor…
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PhilHealth Joins Forces with Private Hospitals to Revolutionize Healthcare Access
In a groundbreaking move to enhance healthcare services across the Philippines, PhilHealth’s President and CEO, Edwin Mercado, convened a pivotal meeting with leading private hospital groups and national associations. The gathering, which included key players like Metro Pacific Health Corp., Mount Grace Hospital Group, and St. Luke’s Medical Center, among others, aimed to forge a…
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PhilHealth Davao Region Disburses P928 Million in Claims, Enhances Services
In a significant move to support its members, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in Davao Region has disbursed a total of PHP928 million in claims from December 27, 2024, to January 31, 2025. This announcement was made by PhilHealth-11 vice president Harvey Carcedo during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas event in Davao City on…
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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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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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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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