According to a reputable global healthcare insurance provider, “While the overall quality of the Philippines’ state-subsidized public healthcare is good, healthcare in rural areas is of significantly lower quality than at hospitals in large cities. Private healthcare in the Philippines provides...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. as the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) president and chief executive officer. Emmanuel Rufino Ledesma Jr. (center) takes his oath as as the acting president and chief executive officer of the Philippine...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has named Dr. Albert Domingo as its new spokesperson, effective Monday, July 3. Photo courtesy of Dr. Albert Domingo Domingo is PhilHealth's vice president, responsible for supervising its primary care policy. He also serves as the head...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Center) (Facebook) "A good first step." That's how Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda described the proposed transfer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) from the Department of Health (DOH) to the Office of the President (OP)....
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced that it has expanded its coverage for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease stage 5 increasing hemodialysis sessions to 156 from the former 90 per year. In a public hearing, Philhealth Acting Vice President of Corporate...
Five local government units (lgus) and two private sector groups of clinics and doctors signed on Monday, June 19, an agreement with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to establish the country's first seven primary care networks. DOH Sec. Teodoro Herbosa and PhilHealth Acting...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa, in an online post, assured that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will be "fast, action-oriented and responsible" under his leadership. Photo courtesy of DOH On Thursday, June 15, PhilHealth board members met...
Acting Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel R. Ledesma, Jr. said that cervical cancer would be included in the enhancement of selected Z Benefits packages for 2023. Photo courtesy of PhilHealth Facebook "We are determined to further...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over P834,219,343.15 to Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in support of the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law. Photo credit to PCSO Top executives of PCSO and PhilHealth were present during the turnover...
AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes (Facebook) There aren't enough accredited service providers under the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.'s (PhilHealth) Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (Konsulta) package. AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes made this observation Sunday, May 7, and noted that...
In light of the celebration of Labor Day on Monday, May 1, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reminded public and private employers to remit their employees' contributions on time. PhilHealth acting President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel R. Ledesma, Jr. said that...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is set to roll out its expanded coverage and benefits for members including an outpatient mental health package and increased hemodialysis sessions. PhilHealth acting President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel R. Ledesma, Jr. said on...
