Lee to DOH, PhilHealth: Prioritize Healthcare Payments of Indigent Patients, Simplify Processes
Lee to DOH, PhilHealth: Prioritize Healthcare Payments of Indigent Patients, Simplify Processes Cong. Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee has urged the Department of Health (DOH) and PhilHealth to take decisive action to address the unpaid hospital bills of indigent patients and streamline claim requirements to remove barriers to healthcare access. Lee filed House Resolution No. 2104, highlighting how unpaid bills and bureaucratic delays deprive millions of Filipinos of life-saving medical care. “Hospitals are owed payments, and patients are left to suffer. This is unacceptable under the Universal Health Care Act,” Lee asserted. The solon also stressed that complex requirements disproportionately affect indigent patients, who often lack the resources to navigate administrative processes. “Simplify the system and make it work for the people who need it most. Tulungan natin sila, imbes na pahirapan,” he said. Lee continues to champion reforms to expand health services, including free diagnostic tests and cancer treatment coverage. He remains steadfast in his vision: “Ang gamot at pagpapagamot, dapat libre na, dapat sagot na ng gobyerno. Gamot Mo, Sagot Ko!” #HealthcareReforms #UniversalHealthCare #WiseAdvocacy Healthcare Policy Previous Post Latest Posts 06 Dec 2024 Lee to DOH, PhilHealth: Prioritize Healthcare Payments of Indigent Patients, Simplify Processes 05 Dec 2024 Lee Calls for Streamlined PhilHealth Requirements to Aid Indigent Patients 04 Dec 2024 Lee Urges DOH and PhilHealth to Pay Indigent Patients’ Unpaid Hospital Bills Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Lee Calls for Streamlined PhilHealth Requirements to Aid Indigent Patients
Lee Calls for Streamlined PhilHealth Requirements to Aid Indigent Patients Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee has filed House Resolution No. 2104, urging the Department of Health (DOH) and PhilHealth to simplify and liberalize their requirements for hospital claims. He emphasized that current administrative hurdles delay payments to hospitals, denying indigent patients the medical care they need. Lee noted that the Universal Health Care Act, enacted in 2019, mandates accessible and comprehensive health services for all. However, its implementation remains inadequate. “Patients already dealing with illness shouldn’t have to face the added burden of navigating a complicated system to access care,” he remarked. The Bicolano lawmaker also highlighted his success in increasing PhilHealth benefits earlier this year, such as raising hemodialysis coverage from P2,600 to P6,350 per session and expanding breast cancer treatment coverage to P1.4 million. “We’ve made progress, but there’s much more to do. Simplifying these processes is the next critical step,” Lee said. Lee called on DOH and PhilHealth to ensure prompt payments to hospitals, emphasizing the importance of removing barriers to healthcare access. “Let’s make healthcare truly universal,” he concluded. #HealthcareAccess #GamotMoSagotKo #WiseMoves Healthcare Policy Previous Post Latest Posts 05 Dec 2024 Lee Calls for Streamlined PhilHealth Requirements to Aid Indigent Patients 04 Dec 2024 Lee Urges DOH and PhilHealth to Pay Indigent Patients’ Unpaid Hospital Bills 03 Dec 2024 Lee To DOH, PhilHealth: Cover Unpaid Hospital Bills Of Indigent Patients, Streamline Requirements For Claims Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Lee Urges DOH and PhilHealth to Pay Indigent Patients’ Unpaid Hospital Bills
Lee Urges DOH and PhilHealth to Pay Indigent Patients’ Unpaid Hospital Bills Cong. Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee has called on the Department of Health (DOH) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to cover the unpaid hospital bills of indigent patients, emphasizing the urgent need for better implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act. In filing House Resolution No. 2104, Lee highlighted that the UHC Act guarantees comprehensive health services for all Filipinos, yet many indigents are still denied care due to unpaid bills. “Several years have passed since this law was enacted, but Filipinos—especially indigents—are still struggling to access hospital care,” he said. Lee also pointed out the burden caused by complex administrative processes for claims, urging the agencies to streamline and simplify requirements for patients and hospitals alike. “Hospitals must be paid promptly, and patients should not suffer due to bureaucracy. Let’s make their lives easier, not harder,” he added. As a staunch advocate for universal healthcare, Lee reiterated his commitment to ensuring that no Filipino is denied the care they deserve, urging DOH and PhilHealth to act immediately. #UniversalHealthCare #HealthForAll #WiseLeadership Healthcare Policy Previous Post Latest Posts 04 Dec 2024 Lee Urges DOH and PhilHealth to Pay Indigent Patients’ Unpaid Hospital Bills 03 Dec 2024 Lee To DOH, PhilHealth: Cover Unpaid Hospital Bills Of Indigent Patients, Streamline Requirements For Claims 01 Dec 2024 Lee Demands Accountability from DOH Over Healthcare Failures Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News