Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) should consider offering optional supplemental coverage to enhance members’ healthcare protection, according to a new study commissioned by the Unilab Center for Health Policy (UCHP).
Local Government Units (LGUs) are setting aside more money for health programs, but a new study warns that weak coordination, reliance on national transfers, and overlapping requirements prevent these funds from being used efficiently.
Takeda Healthcare Philippines has joined forces with Asian Hospital and Medical Center (AHMC) to broaden patient access to innovative medicines for rare blood cancers and gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.
Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH), the country’s first specialty hospital dedicated to cancer care, has partnered with AstraZeneca to open its Lung Center of Excellence (COE) and Lung Nodule Clinic, aiming to improve lung cancer detection, treatment, and survivorship in the Philippines.
mWell, the digital healthcare arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), has launched the mWell Health ID, the country’s first fully digital health identity, designed to let Filipinos carry their complete medical records in their pocket.
Temasek-backed ABC Impact Fund II has acquired a 16 percent stake in Ayala Healthcare Investment Holdings Inc. (AC Health), finalizing the deal on Sept. 1 to support its aggressive growth strategy.
Its directory enables location-based searches down to the barangay level, with specialty filtering and insurance coverage integration. Providers can display credentials and certifications, while the system is mobile-optimized for all devices.
In a major move to elevate healthcare delivery in Metro Manila, AC Health has officially welcomed FEU-NRMF Medical Center into its growing Healthway Medical Network (HMN), reinforcing its mission to transform health for every Filipino through integrated, patient-centered care.
AC Health marked its 10th anniversary with the unveiling of a bold new vision: “Transforming health for every Filipino,” signifying the Ayala-led company’s evolution from healthcare delivery into a comprehensive, integrated health transformation platform.