PhilHealth Individual-Based Services

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What is the primary objective of consolidating fragmented providers into province-wide and city-wide service delivery networks?

To reduce the cost of healthcare services

To increase the number of healthcare providers

To navigate and coordinate Institutionalized healthcare services (correct)

To concentrate healthcare services in urban areas

What is the requirement for government scholars under the expanded scholarship program?

3 years return service in underserved areas (correct)

1 year return service in underserved areas

No return service requirement

2 years return service in urban areas

What is the purpose of Health Technology Assessment in the healthcare system?

To increase the cost of healthcare services

To determine the feasibility of new healthcare technologies (correct)

To ensure that goods and services are publicly financed

To reduce the quality of healthcare services

What is the target ratio of basic to non-basic accommodation beds for government hospitals?

90:10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of requiring health and financial data submission by healthcare providers and suppliers?

To ensure transparency and accountability Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of PhilHealth's simplification of membership into direct and indirect contributory members?

To pool funds for individual-based health services Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to make decentralization work for Universal Health Care?

Clearly defining roles between national and local governments Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the National Health Insurance Program (PhilHealth) in the Philippines?

Serving as the preferred single payer for healthcare services Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for supporting the devolution of powers and functions in healthcare?

Adequate financing through intergovernmental transfers Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to ensure effective healthcare delivery in the Philippines?

Consolidating local governments to reduce inefficiencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the dual system composed of in the Philippines?

Public and private healthcare providers Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for effective healthcare governance in the Philippines?

Institutionalizing accountability mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Universal Health Care Act in the Philippines?

To ensure equitable access to quality and affordable healthcare Signup and view all the answers

How are individual-based health services funded under the Universal Health Care Act?

Primarily through pre-payment mechanisms such as SHI, PHI, and HMO Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) in the Universal Health Care Act?

To provide health insurance to all Filipino citizens, regardless of their financial situation Signup and view all the answers

How are healthcare providers incentivized to form networks under the Universal Health Care Act?

Through a shift to performance-driven, closed-end, prospective payments Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Department of Health (DOH) in the implementation of the Universal Health Care Act?

To contract with province-wide and city-wide health systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Health Promotion Bureau in the Department of Health?

To promote health literacy and healthy living Signup and view all the answers

How are healthcare services regulated under the Universal Health Care Act?

Through a licensing and regulatory system Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the PhilHealth Board of Directors in the implementation of the Universal Health Care Act?

To oversee the implementation of the NHIP Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the National Health Human Resources Master Plan?

To provide appropriate policies and strategies for health workforce development Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of funding for the Universal Health Care Act?

A combination of government subsidies, premium contributions, and sin tax collections Signup and view all the answers