FINANCING Flashcards
is a core function of health systems that can enable
progress towards universal health coverage by improving effective
service coverage and financial protection
Health financing
involves the allocation of resources from government
bodies to support activities that benefit the public at large.
Public Sector Financing
This type of funding is typically obtained
through:
- grants
- Subsidies
- Contracts
- loans local government agencies
Government Spending on Healthcare:
e P5. 768 trillion-General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 is
9.5 percent higher than the previous fiscal year,
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation or PhilHealth was
created to deliver universal health insurance coverage for all Filipinos,
making healthcare more accessible, available, and affordable for
many
PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance
Corporation)
“Philhealth has a support value of , which means ________
that for every 100 pesos in hospitalization costs, Philhealth shoulders,
on average, 66 pesos,
65.89 percent
are expenditures borne directly by a patient
where insurance does not cover the full cost of the health good or
service.
Out-of-pocket payments
Major problem
- The shortage of hospitals and surgical equipment are the primary
barriers to quality healthcare in the Philippines. - Half of the people who live in the Philippines reside in rural areas of
the country where there are sometimes no licensed medical doctors
and ill-equipped facilities with broken medical devices.
Physical Resources
A. Health Facilities
B. Medical Equipment and Technology:
C. Pharmaceutical Resources:
Human Resources
A. Healthcare Professionals:
B. Training and Education:
C. Regulation and Oversight:
D. Workforce Distribution:
The Philippines has a mix of public and private hospitals.
Public hospitals are managed by the Department of Health (DOH) and
local government units (LGUs), while private hospitals are run by
various organizations and individuals.
- Hospitals:
These range from small community clinics to larger specialized
clinics offering specific services like dental, maternal care, and mental
health.
- Clinics:
These are primary health care
facilities located in barangays (villages) and are often the first point of
contact for healthcare services for many Filipinos
- Barangay Health Stations (BHS):
- Availability varies across regions and between public and private sectors.
Some regions may have more advanced equipment and technology, while
others may lack access. - Challenges include maintenance and updating of equipment due to limited
budgets and resources.
Medical Equipment and Technology:
- Availability of essential medicines is a key concern, particularly in remote
areas where access to pharmacies or drugstores may be limited. - The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the registration,
distribution, and marketing of pharmaceutical products in the country.
Pharmaceutical Resources:
- Physicians: Both general practitioners and specialists are crucial for delivering
healthcare services. - Nurses: Provide frontline care in hospitals, clinics, and community settings.
- Allied Health Professionals: Include pharmacists, physical therapists, medical
technologists, and others who support healthcare delivery. - Midwives: Play a vital role in maternal and child health, especially in rural
areas.
Healthcare Professionals: