Reaching the Promise of UHC: Healthcare Without Fear

Authors

Manuel M. Dayrit, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow
Jeremie E. De Guzman, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow

Document Type

News Article

Publication Date

2020

Abstract

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?

Recommended Citation

Dayrit MM and De Guzman J (2020). Reaching the promise of UHC: Healthcare without fear. Healthcare Asia, Mar-Jun 2016, 32.