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 Phi...
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Archīum Ateneo
2020
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| Online Access: | https://archium.ateneo.edu/asmph-pubs/10 https://www.acri.ph/content/reaching-the-promise-of-uhc-healthcare-without-fea |
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| Summary: | 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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