2022: Out-of-pocket health expenses in the Philippines reached 45%, surpassing the 20% government limit.

Out-of-pocket (OOP) health expenses in the Philippines reached 45% of total health spending in 2022, surpassing the 20% limit set by the government under the Health Sector Reforms Agenda. The National Health Insurance Act and devolution of health services have not significantly increased government healthcare spending in the past 30 years. The study suggests directing efforts to reduce OOP, opening Super Health Centers, and implementing diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) in PhilHealth's benefits payment system.

August 04, 2024
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