Lee Links Red Tape in Worsening Struggles in PH Healthcare
Lee Links Red Tape in Worsening Struggles in PH Healthcare Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee underscored how red tape in government processes extends to healthcare, preventing Filipinos from accessing life-saving medical assistance. Through House Resolution No. 2051, Lee seeks to simplify and expedite government services to benefit citizens in need. “Many Filipinos, especially those who are sick, choose to endure their illnesses at home rather than seek medical help because of high costs and the tedious process of applying for assistance. This must change,” Lee declared. The Bicolano lawmaker has long been an advocate for healthcare reforms. He reminded the public of the commitments he secured from the DOH and PhilHealth to reduce medical costs and expand benefits, including free diagnostic scans and increased PhilHealth coverage for cancer and heart disease treatments by the end of 2024. Lee also celebrated his success in pushing for a 30% increase in PhilHealth benefits earlier this year. He reiterated, “The government’s funds are the people’s money. There is no reason Filipinos should not receive the services they rightfully deserve.” #HealthcareReform #GamotMoSagotKo #WiseLeadership Healthcare Policy Previous Post Latest Posts 20 Nov 2024 Lee Links Red Tape in Worsening Struggles in PH Healthcare 19 Nov 2024 Lee Advocates for Immediate Reform in Government Emergency Response 18 Nov 2024 Lee Urges Simplification of Government Services to Aid Filipinos in Need Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Lee Urges Simplification of Government Services to Aid Filipinos in Need
Lee Urges Simplification of Government Services to Aid Filipinos in Need “Tulungan ang taumbayan, hindi pahirapan!” This was the strong declaration of Cong. Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee as he filed House Resolution No. 2051, pushing for the simplification of government processes and requirements. His measure seeks to ensure that Filipinos, particularly those affected by calamities, can access government services without unnecessary burdens. Lee’s resolution emphasizes the importance of effective implementation of existing laws like the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 (RA 9485) and the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018 (RA 11032). “Despite these laws, Filipinos still face excessive paperwork, long application hours, and unnecessary requirements, especially during emergencies when swift assistance is crucial,” Lee lamented. The solon also pointed out how inefficient systems foster corruption, calling for a decisive overhaul of government processes. “We need radical action to eliminate red tape and ensure government services are accessible, efficient, and corruption-free,” he said. As a staunch advocate for the Filipino people, Lee vowed to continue fighting for measures that make government services more responsive and people-centered, especially during times of crisis. #AntiRedTape #GovernmentForThePeople #WiseLeadership Healthcare Policy Previous Post Latest Posts 17 Nov 2024 Lee Slams DOH For Delays in Delivering Health Benefits to Filipinos 16 Nov 2024 Lee Demands Swift Action on DOH and PhilHealth Health Commitments 15 Nov 2024 Lee Criticizes DOH for Failing to Deliver Promised Healthcare Plan Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Lee Files Measure To Simplify Processes In Availing Gov’t Services, Hasten Emergency Response
Lee Files Measure To Simplify Processes In Availing Gov’t Services, Hasten Emergency Response “Tulungan ang taumbayan, hindi pahirapan!” This was the statement of Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee as he filed House Resolution No. 2051 in calling government agencies to streamline, simplify, and liberalize requirements and processes in government services which continue to burden Filipinos. This comes amid the onslaught of natural calamities in the country which requires speedy delivery of services to afflicted Filipinos. “Hindi makatarungan na kung nasalanta ka na nga at nasira ang lahat ng iyong kabuhayan at ari-arian, kilo-kilometro pa ang requirements o kaya naman ay parang kailangan pang magmakaawa o lumuhod sa mga nasa katungkulan para lang makahingi ng tulong,” he said. The Bicolano lawmaker’s measure underscores the existence of Republic Act (RA) No. 9485 or the “Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007” and RA 11032 or the “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018” which should be effectively implemented. “Even with the enactment of these laws and their related regulations, persistent issues and challenges such as excessive paperwork, long hours of application process, burdensome submission of unnecessary requirements, and insufficient technological integration continue to obstruct efficient delivery of services of various government programs and services,” Lee remarked. The solon from Bicol further highlighted that tedious processes could cultivate corruption in agencies, saying “there’s an urgent need for decisive and radical action to effectively simplify and liberalize government processes, and weed out red tape and corruption in agencies.” As a staunch health advocate, Lee stressed that the same tedious processes continue to hound sick Filipinos who lack access to healthcare services. “Kapag nagkakasakit ang marami nating kababayan, dahil sa mahal ng gastusin at pahirapan bago makatanggap ng medical assistance, pinipili na lang nilang maratay sa bahay kaya mas lumalala ang karamdaman o pinipili na lang na hintayin ang oras nila. Hindi ito deserve ng Pilipino. Dapat ang gamot at pagpapagamot ng Pilipino, sagot ng gobyerno! Gamot Mo, Sagot Ko!” Lee said. “Ang gobyerno, hindi dapat pabigat sa taumbayan. Ang serbisyo, dapat ora-mismo, hindi nakakaperwisyo pa sa Pilipino. Ang pera ng gobyerno ay pera ng taumbayan kaya walang rason na di maibigay sa Pilipino ang nararapat na serbisyo,” he added. It can be recalled that during the last House Plenary Debates on the DOH 2025 Budget on September 25, Lee secured commitments from the Department of Health (DOH) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to lower the out-of-pocket medical expenses of Filipinos and expand health benefits. Among the commitments Lee secured include free Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan, Computed Tomography (CT) scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and other diagnostic tests as part of outpatient services and at least 80% coverage for cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and procedures for heart diseases not later than December 31, 2024, free optometric services and free eye care, and another 50% increase in PhilHealth benefits this November. Lee also successfully fought for the 30% increase in PhilHealth benefits which was implemented last February 14. These include increasing the PhilHealth benefit package for hemodialysis from P2,600 to P6,350 per session and from 90 sessions per year to 156 sessions annually, as well as the increase in breast cancer treatment coverage from P100,000 to P1.4M. Healthcare Policy Previous Post Latest Posts 12 Nov 2024 Lee Files Measure To Simplify Processes In Availing Gov't Services, Hasten Emergency Response 10 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee Secures Major Gains to achieve Free Health Services for Filipinos 09 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee Calls for Expanded PhilHealth Benefits Amid Supreme Court TRO Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News