Reaching the Promise of UHC: Healthcare Without Fear
The Philippines has increased population coverage for social health insurance (PhilHealth) to an unprecented high of 88% over the last 5 years. (In 2017, this figure has risen to 92%). However, out-of-pocket expenses remain high at 57% (in contrast for example to Thailand's 11%). But is the Philippines on the verge of a "health financing transition" where OOP levels are expected to fall?
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Developing Omnibus Policies of Existing Issuances on Local Government Units and Health Systems for the Department of Health (Omnibus Project)
This research project dealt with issuances of the Department of Health, as well as related laws and issuances from other government agencies.
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Understanding Primary Care in Rural Areas of the Philippines — Using Ethnographic Evidence for the Universal Health Care Law
"Understanding Primary Care in Rural Areas of the PH — Using Ethnographic Evidence for the Universal Health Care Law" presented at the 6th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research