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    The document summarizes the healthcare system in the Philippines. It notes that while medical professionals in public hospitals are skilled, there are geographic discrepancies with urban areas receiving better care than rural areas. Additionally, many medical professionals immigrate to other countries, straining the system. The public healthcare is managed by Philhealth, which covers some but not all medical costs. Private healthcare also plays a major role, serving 30% of the population. However, issues remain such as shortages of medical professionals, inadequate addiction treatment, and slow emergency response times. Overall, improvements have been made but more is needed to achieve a high-quality, cost-effective system.

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    The document summarizes the healthcare system in the Philippines. It notes that while medical professionals in public hospitals are skilled, there are geographic discrepancies with urban areas receiving better care than rural areas. Additionally, many medical professionals immigrate to other countries, straining the system. The public healthcare is managed by Philhealth, which covers some but not all medical costs. Private healthcare also plays a major role, serving 30% of the population. However, issues remain such as shortages of medical professionals, inadequate addiction treatment, and slow emergency response times. Overall, improvements have been made but more is needed to achieve a high-quality, cost-effective system.

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    The document summarizes the healthcare system in the Philippines. It notes that while medical professionals in public hospitals are skilled, there are geographic discrepancies with urban areas receiving better care than rural areas. Additionally, many medical professionals immigrate to other countries, straining the system. The public healthcare is managed by Philhealth, which covers some but not all medical costs. Private healthcare also plays a major role, serving 30% of the population. However, issues remain such as shortages of medical professionals, inadequate addiction treatment, and slow emergency response times. Overall, improvements have been made but more is needed to achieve a high-quality, cost-effective system.

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    The document summarizes the healthcare system in the Philippines. It notes that while medical professionals in public hospitals are skilled, there are geographic discrepancies with urban areas receiving better care than rural areas. Additionally, many medical professionals immigrate to other countries, straining the system. The public healthcare is managed by Philhealth, which covers some but not all medical costs. Private healthcare also plays a major role, serving 30% of the population. However, issues remain such as shortages of medical professionals, inadequate addiction treatment, and slow emergency response times. Overall, improvements have been made but more is needed to achieve a high-quality, cost-effective system.

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    Franche, Iris E.

    BSN 2-C

    August 29, 2022

    “Reconstructing the Functions of the Government: The case of Primary Health

    Care in the Philippines” by Victoria Bautista Published on August 2011

    Literature Review

    Even though public hospital staff members are highly skilled, there are still large

    geographic discrepancies in the Philippines' public healthcare system. The public

    healthcare system in the Philippines excels in urban regions but falls short in rural ones.

    The majority of Filipinos rely on the government-run healthcare system. However, there

    is a tendency for Filipino medical professionals to immigrate to Western nations, which

    strains the system. As a result, patients may experience a delay in treatment at some

    hospitals that are understaffed. In the Philippines, public healthcare is managed through

    a government-owned organization called Philhealth. Not all medical procedures and

    expenses are covered by Philhealth, while some are, including hospitalization treatment

    and non-emergency surgery.

    In the Philippines, public healthcare is managed through a government-owned

    organization called Philhealth. It receives funding from the state, employers, and

    employee pay. If they are legally residing in the Philippines, ex-pats are eligible to apply

    for Philhealth. Not all medical treatments and expenses are covered by Philhealth, while

    some are, including inpatient care and non-emergency surgery. To be eligible for
    PhilHealth, one must be a legitimate resident of the Philippines, including foreigners.

    The membership category for the Informal Economy is the most appropriate for most

    foreigners. The annual expenses are typically less than $100. Additionally eligible for

    coverage as dependents are foreign nationals married to Filipino citizens. On the other

    hand, PhilHealth does not provide coverage for tourists or other transient visitors. To

    cover medical expenses, they must possess independent travel protection.

    The private sector plays a significant role in the Philippines' healthcare system.

    The private healthcare system serves as the primary source of care for about 30% of

    the population of the Philippines. Nearly 60% of hospitals are privately owned as well.

    Additionally, there are a lot of private hospitals and speciality clinics because medical

    tourism accounts for a sizable section of the economy.

    There are significant problems with the Philippine healthcare system. Specifically,

    the departure of highly qualified individuals from the Philippines, where there are far

    fewer doctors per 33,000 inhabitants than in other countries. Additionally, the issue

    doesn't simply affect medical professionals. The average practitioner-to-patient

    proportion is low and doesn't appear to be getting any better, from dentists to midwives.

    However, the terms of a recent statute permit medical students to get financial aid to

    start their careers in their own nations. There are problems with addiction care and

    therapy as well. Many users have voluntarily turned themselves in because they are

    afraid of being killed by other people or by authorities. Government-run treatment

    centers offer a refuge from "street justice" and police abuse if people can get them,

    although the majority are overcrowded. Doctors who are overworked are no longer able

    to offer individual counseling to addicts. Hunger and poverty, according to activists, are
    the main causes of addiction and they are not being handled. The sole option for

    ex-pats and financially stable Filipinos may be to have treatment abroad. Another issue

    in the healthcare system is the slow emergency response. In the Philippines, there is a

    wide range in the caliber of ambulance services, which is made worse by a dearth of

    regulations governing the operation of emergency services. As a result, pre-hospital

    treatment may not be sufficient and emergency services frequently react slowly. Hence,

    even though the Philippines has made improvements to healthcare, there are still

    numerous problems that must be resolved before the nation can have a high-quality,

    cost-effective healthcare system.

    Reference:

    [1] Future Learn (2022). An introduction to the healthcare system in the Philippines.

    Retrieved from:

    https://www.futurelearn.com/info/futurelearn-international/an-introduction-to-the-h

    ealthcare-system-in-the-philippines

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