THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation Region 6 (PhilHealth 6) finalized the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the province of Aklan as one of the Health Care Provider Network (HCPN) demonstration sites in the country during the Negotiation and Capacity Building on UHC Policies.
With the agreement, the province of Aklan will serve as a model/pilot area to implement innovative health reforms in a health care network setting and address the delivery of fragmented health services through provision of a comprehensive and integrated care from the primary to tertiary level.
PhilHealth 6 acting regional vice president Lazaro T. Tabsing lauded the Aklan Provincial Government and all its partners for their commitment to give the Akeanons a quality of health care services.
“Local leaders are key public health actors. We recognize the efforts exerted by the local government of Aklan and its team for a vision of a healthy and more productive Akeanons,” Tabsing said, adding that “the partnership will mark the start of an essential health reforms in the local health system that will ensure the full implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) which guarantees equitable access to affordable, quality, and effective healthcare for all Filipinos”.
The establishment of HCPN aims to enhance the efficiency of health care delivery, ensure better access to health services as well as improve patient outcomes by coordinating care across various providers – from first patient care to the navigated referral system to other providers within the network.
Meanwhile, presented during the negotiation activity were the policies governing the institution of HCPN including the prospective payment through Global Budget and reimbursements made by PhilHealth for the rendered services by accredited KonSulTa package providers KPPS) in Aklan totaling to nearly P14.5 million, as of August 31, 2024.
The activity held at Marzon’s Convention Center, Jaime Cardinal Sin Ave., Andagao, Kalibo, Aklan was graced by Gov. Jose Enrique M. Miraflores with Dr. Leslie Ann L. Sedillo, Provincial Health Officer II; department heads and chief of hospitals involved in the program; and some PhilHealth officers from the central office lead by Dr. Clementine Bautista, Dr. Leona Bayta, Dr. Jocelyn Maala, Ms. Lilibeth Perez, and Ms. Mercy M. Picorro.
Other provinces identified as HCPN demonstration sites are Benguet, Laguna and Sarangani./PN
