PhilHealth denies P2M debts to private hospitals

THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) said Thursday it has no overdue payments to more than 900 private hospitals.
“It is incorrect to say that we have P2-billion debt. We have been asking for details of that — those details have not been provided,” PhilHealth president and chief executive Eduardo Banzon said.
He said PhilHealth has more than P100 billion in reserves.
Rustico Jimenez, Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines president, alleged that PhilHealth’s debts accumulated over the years could be even higher than the estimated P2 billion. He said PhilHealth has been ignoring their pleas to settle their obligations.
“We have improved clinch processing. We have reduced the processing of clinch from more than 60, 70 days to about 48. We are almost updated, so it’s incorrect for them to say that we have unpaid clinch of two billion,” he added.
He said PhilHealth has been constantly communicating with huge private hospitals in Manila and in the provinces and all have committed to continue accepting PhilHealth cards.
Some of these hospitals include Medical City, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Cebu Doctors Hospital, Riverside Medical Center in Bacolod City, among others.
“Sometimes statements like that (debt) should be looked into. You know, the hospitals in the Philippines, the private hospitals have been partners of PhilHealth for a long time and will continue to be partners and will continue to accept PhilHealth members,” said Banzon.
He assured the public that private hospitals that are accredited with PhilHealth will accept its members. “If there’s any hospital that won’t you just tell us,” he said.
“They (private hospitals) have signed up with us either warranties of accreditation of performance commitment contract. They are legally obliged to accept our members, I will take the necessary actions,” he added.
To resolve issues on payments, Banzon said starting September 1, PhilHealth will pay hospitals directly and will remove the practice of paying through voucher and check.
“As long as you have a Landbank account, we pay it to hospitals directly. And hopefully that will further improve our processing time,” he said.
Banzon likewise said PhilHealth is willing to sit down with Jimenez and clarify issues regarding its obligations.
“PhilHealth right now is very easy to talk to. We’re very open. We’ll listen to criticisms; we’ll listen to inputs because we acknowledge that the task of the universal healthcare needs inputs from everybody,” he said.
Charity wards
Meantime, the Department of Health (DOH) clarified reports of closing down charity wards in government hospitals, after receiving flaks from the public.
Health Undersecretary Teodoro Herbosa said charity wards will not be dissolved but will only be converted into PhilHealth wards.
“The charity wards will continue. The charity patients will continue because there are still patients out there who may be in and out of the insurance system. So charity wards will not be dissolved. There’s no policy or paper that dissolves the charity wards,” Herbosa said.
He said the government would want charity ward or the dole out concept to eventually be dissolved giving way to universal healthcare where every Filipino is enrolled to PhilHealth.
At present, Herbosa said 80 percent of the population is currently enrolled to PhilHealth.
He said around 5.2 million households or 20 million poorest of the poor people earlier identified by the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction were automatically registered in the PhilHealth program where they can avail free treatment and hospitalization in government-run hospitals.
“All government hospitals are supposed to accept those enrolled in the sponsored program on a ‘no balance billing.’ That means, no additional payment so all they come is with their PhilHealth membership,” he said.
The DOH is looking into the possibility of convincing private hospitals to offer the same no billing policy to PhilHealth beneficiaries.
Herbosa said the government allotted P12 billion for the PhilHealth program.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/07/19/philhealth-denies-p2m-debts-private-hospitals-232858

Camping is one of the popular outdoor activities that take place in Clearwater Resort which is generally regarded as one of the best hotels in Clark Philippines. Here in this popular resort in Pampanga there is a safe and clean campsite that comes also with a private campfire ground for a complete camping experience outside of Manila. Guests and families camping at this private resort in Pampanga often enjoy outdoor facilities by the lake, the beach and picnic grounds also. Clearwater Resort is considered by schools, event organizers and social groups as one of the best campsites in the Philippines.

Frequently visited resort hotel in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone shares news, articles, suggestions and ideas on matters that might enhance your visit to Subic and Clark Pampanga for vacation and travel, as well as to organize, plan or attend a corporate or social event near Manila.

Where to stay in Clark, Philippines?

Voted Best Hotel in Clark Pampanga, this beach resort is a semi-private establishment located in the central business district near shopping, business, entertainment, airport and other conveniences of Philippines Clark Freeport Zone. This 13 hectare lake beach resort near Manila Philippines is a place of leisure that is highly recommended for family tourists with children or couples and individuals hoping to relax and enjoy peace and quiet in a laidback American suburban lifestyle.

Adding to the charm and attractiveness of this resort hotel in Clark Philippines are certain unique factors including safety, a keen sense of security and privacy that the main zone of Clark Freeport Zone offers. Angeles Philippines, Subic or Manila cannot offer the same sense of security like Clark Philippines. Clearwater is one of the best hotel in Clark and the resort is a very popular venue for rest and relaxation especially for golfers after a round of golf at one of the best golf courses near Manila. Clark is home to some of the best golf courses in Pampanga.

Philippines Travel Guide just unveiled recommendations and tips for safe and secured destinations during Holy Week and Easter Holidays in Philippines, Pampanga, Angeles City, Subic and Clark. The report covers highly recommended resorts and hotels in North Luzon, nice getaway destinations for families with children to enjoy activities in the outdoor, secured, safe and convenient place for tourists to relax and unwind, luxurious restaurants offering privacy and good ambience, best clubs in Pampanga and resto bars in Angeles City, pubs in Clark and fine dining restaurants in Pampanga, frequently visited places as well as historical sites in Angeles City, Pampanga, Clark Philippines.

Clearwater is generally regarded as is a place of leisure and the best private resort in Pampanga. This Clark hotel is the most frequently visited private resort outside Manila for corporate planning and team building because of its exclusivity. Clearwater is well regarded among frequent visitors to Clark as one of the best resorts in Pampanga.

Pampanga is an important province of the Philippines slated to be the next business and tourism center of the country. Already international traffic prefers the Clark International Airport and tourists find Clark Freeport Zone easier to get around than Manila. Safety, low crime rate, no traffic and low pollution levels all contribute to making Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone a preferred destination for local and international tourists.

For inquiries and bookings, Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort for inquiries and reservations now

Clearwater Resort and Country Club, Clark Pampanga
Creekside Road near Centennial Expo,
Clark Freeport, Pampanga Philippines 2023
(045) 889-5151 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177
Joanne or Jeremy or Loydha

Getting to this lake and beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines

After entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway MA Roxas, passing the stand-along wine shop called Clark Wine Center on the right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, one will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on the right just 200m down.

Family Bonding by the famous lake of Clark Pampanga

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort to reserve a venue for your upcoming event now

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

For jobs and business investment opportunities in the Philippines please visit http://www.yilp.com

Hot Line for what’s happening in Clark: 045 889-5151 or 0927-940-2669 ask for Loydha

0915-542-6250 (Jeramie)