Universal Health Care/ coverage (RA 11223) Flashcards
What is the purpose of Universal Health Care (UHC) under RA 11223?
To ensure healthcare for all, by all, providing quality services to all Filipinos without financial hardship.
When was RA 11223 signed into law and when is its full implementation expected?
Signed into law: February 2019
IRR released: October 2019
Full implementation: Expected by 2026
What are the three coverage principles of Universal Health Care?
Population Coverage – Healthcare for all Filipinos
Service Coverage – Access to quality healthcare services nationwide
Financial Risk Protection – Minimizing out-of-pocket expenses
What are the primary funding sources for UHC under RA 11223?
50% PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation)
40% PCSO (Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office)
Sin taxes and national budget allocations
What are the two types of health services under PHC?
Individual-based services – Focused on single patients (e.g., X-rays, surgery)
Population-based services – Community-wide programs (e.g., immunization, nutrition programs)
What are the two categories of PhilHealth contributors under RA 11223?
Direct Contributors – Employed individuals who contribute to PhilHealth
Indirect Contributors – Seniors, children, and unemployed individuals covered by government subsidies
How does RA 11223 change the organization of local health systems?
Province-wide: Municipal health boards integrated into a provincial network
City-wide: All city hospitals unified into a city-wide network under DOH, not under city mayors
What is the role of the Health Promotion Bureau under RA 11223?
To oversee health education, health campaigns, and promotion activities from national to local levels.
How does RA 11223 address salary concerns for healthcare professionals?
The law standardizes salary grades among all healthcare professionals, ensuring fair compensation across municipalities.
What scholarship opportunities does RA 11223 provide?
It funds scholarships in health sciences (e.g., for medical doctors) under a Return Service Agreement (RSA).
What is the bioethical principle behind Universal Health Coverage?
Social Justice, ensuring equity by providing more healthcare support to those in greater need.
What is Community Organizing in Community Health Nursing (CHN)?
A process that engages the community to identify and solve their own health problems, promoting self-reliance instead of dependence.
Why are medical missions considered harmful to healthcare sustainability?
They can create dependence instead of empowering communities to solve their own health problems.
What are the four cornerstones of Community Organizing?
Active Community Participation – Involvement and partnership
Inter- and Intra-Sectoral Linkages – Collaboration with experts and sectors
Use of Appropriate Technology – Safe and effective healthcare delivery
Support Systems Availability – Resources from various sectors
What are examples of DOH programs under population-based services?
Safe Motherhood programs
Newborn Screening for infants
Cervical Cancer Screening for women
Immunization Programs
Nutrition Programs
Why is the term “adopted communities” avoided in Community Health Nursing?
Because it fosters dependence rather than self-reliance. Instead, community organizing empowers people to solve their own problems.
What is Community Organizing in Community Health Nursing (CHN)?
A sustained process of educating and mobilizing the community to:
Identify their own health needs
Solve problems independently
Establish community organizations for health initiatives
What is the bioethical principle behind UHC?
Social Justice – Ensuring equity by prioritizing healthcare access for those in greatest need.
What are the main funding sources for RA 11223?
50% from PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation)
40% from PCSO (Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office)
Sin taxes and allocations from the national budget
