Marcos calls for more public-private tie-ups in healthcare

• Published date: 24 November 2022
• Publication title: Philippines News agency

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday said he wanted to more public-private partnerships in the healthcare sector to expand access to higher-quality health services in the country.

In a meeting with representatives of the healthcare cluster of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) at Malacañan Palace, Marcos said a public-private partnership coupled with strong third-party assessments would 'address efficiency concerns in dealing with the health needs of Filipinos.'

He likewise directed the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to review the 'best practices' on improving health insurance operations and offering health benefits through digitalization initiatives.

In 2019, the DOH launched its first public-private partnership project which aims to strengthen the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law.

Entice nurses to stay

Meanwhile, Marcos renewed his call to find ways to entice Filipino nurses and other health professionals to stay in the country

'You can't hold people back from a better life, a better future… It's fair that you provide scholarships. We just have to find ways to keep them here,' he said.

He...