Reaching the Promise of UHC: Healthcare Without Fear

• Main Authors: Dayrit, Manuel M, De Guzman, Jeremie E
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2020
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/asmph-pubs/10; https://www.acri.ph/content/reaching-the-promise-of-uhc-healthcare-without-fea
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

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...