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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) plans to require all DOH-run hospitals to implement zero-balance billing in pay wards for PhilHealth direct contributors, a move aimed at expanding access to government health benefits to middle-class earners. Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said the policy will be enforced through aContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – For the first time, kidney patients in Lanao del Sur no longer have to travel far or spend thousands for treatment. A newly opened dialysis center in Malabang town now provides life-saving services—for free. The facility, located inside the Dr. Serapio Montañer, Jr. Memorial Hospital, isContinue Reading
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is stepping into a new era of healthcare efficiency and accessibility, driven by a bold digital transformation initiative spearheaded by its newly appointed President and CEO, Edwin Mercado. This groundbreaking move promises to revolutionize how Filipinos access healthcare services, making the process faster, simpler,Continue Reading
REP GARIN CALLING OUT DR TONY LEACHON AND OTHERS Former Sec of Health and now Rep Janette Garin calling out misinformation about the PhilHealth issue (must watch)! @DrTonyLeachon pic.twitter.com/gBg3lsq3tx — Thea Tan (@theadtan) December 19, 2024Continue Reading
