House defers deliberations on DOH’s 2025 budget

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A LAWMAKER on Tuesday deferred the House plenary deliberations on the proposed 2025 budget for the Department of Health (DOH) and its attached agencies, including the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.(PhilHealth), citing the lack of action and specific plans to reduce Filipinos’ out-of-pocket expenses for medical services.

There is no final schedule yet when the plenary deliberation on the DOH budget will resume, but the House Plenary debates is set to be finished this week.“This behavior from the DOH is deeply disappointing.

The capitation rate for the Konsulta Expansion increased, alongside enhancements in the hemodialysis package and the introduction of outpatient therapeutic care services for severe acute malnutrition.

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Author / Journalist: Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz

Category: BusinessStartups

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Topics: Services Health Lack Increase People Plenary Philhealth House Benefit Percent Budget

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Published On: 2024-09-24 @ 19:08:31 (5 days ago)

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