Between Oath and Overdraft: The true cost of short-term healthcare decisions
Despite promises of universal coverage, Filipinos still pay nearly half their healthcare expenses out-of-pocket — among Asia’s highest rates.
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Brian Michael Icasas Cabral
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Kidney transplant reform: Building trust and equity in care
It’s time to make our kidney transplant system more equitable, transparent and worthy of the trust patients place in it.
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What does society owe those who save lives?
This cruel paradox isn’t rare; it reflects a deeply rooted problem in our healthcare system.
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Why PhilHealth can’t bring out-of-pocket costs to below 20 percent— and how to fix it
PhilHealth’s limited coverage of medicines continues to pose significant burdens on families.
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The silent epidemic that’s killing Filipinos
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Smoke and mirrors in healthcare: Where did PhilHealth’s money go?
Is healthcare in the Philippines a public right -- or just another fund the government can dip into whenever it needs the cash?
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Where doctors dare to go: Bridging the health gap beyond the city
When people in remote regions lack reliable healthcare, the consequences ripple beyond individual households.
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