PhilHealth Injects P257.6M to Enhance Primary Healthcare Services

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The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has released over P257 million as the first tranche of capitation payments to primary care provider networks (PCPNs) to enhance the nationwide implementation of its expanded primary care benefit package, Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (Konsulta). PhilHealth President and CEO Emmanuel Ledesma Jr., stated this would help accredited Konsulta facilities in the partner networks to prepare for serving patients using Konsulta services. These services range from consultations and health screenings to providing essential drugs and carrying out laboratory procedures as recommended by qualified physicians.

PhilHealth’s Initial Capitation Payments to Strengthen Nationwide Expanded Primary Care

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) reported the release of over P257 million, marking the first round of capitation funds to primary care provider networks (PCPNs). This significant payout aims to ramp up the nationwide roll-out of its expanded Primary Care Benefit Package, also known as the Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (Konsulta) package.

PhilHealth’s President and CEO Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. explained that the initiative would bolster accredited Konsulta facilities within the partnered networks. This will ensure their readiness to provide Konsulta services ranging from consultations, health screenings and assessments, to the provision of essential medications and laboratory procedures as suggested by competent physicians. The payout enhances the ability of these facilities to cater to patients seeking Konsulta services, thus promoting better healthcare accessibility in the Philippines.

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