THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation XI officially launched the PULSE (Promoting UHC Through Linkages, Synergy and Engagement) program to highlight the importance of healthcare provider collaboration in building a coherent delivery system.
In an interview with PhilHealth XI public relations officer Kleah Gayle Guevara on Sept. 17, she emphasized that the program aims for the invited guests to share their on-the-ground experiences in implementing universal healthcare programs, particularly the healthcare and primary care provider network.
Guevara also said that the PhilHealth PULSE program held at the Grand Regal Hotel is the first PULSE event in Davao Region and the fourth PULSE event in the Philippines.
“Basically, kani nga activity is really to provide an avenue nga maka tapok tapok tanan atoang mga stakeholders particularly atoang mga LGUs, national government agencies, atoang mga health facilities, mga healthcare providers nato,” Guevara said.
With the PhilHealth PULSE program, PhilHealth will be able to provide information updates, and share experiences and innovations on how to improve the implementation of universal health care.
She also hopes for 100% universal coverage in Davao Region to be registered in the PhilHealth database. As of now, PhilHealth XI has achieved around 84 to 85% membership registration rate in Davao Region.
PhilHealth XI regional vice president Atty. Harvey Carcedo made his opening remarks on PhilHealth mission in providing universal health care, commitment to fostering linkages, harnessing synergy, and driving engagement that is crucial in creating a cohesive and accessible healthcare system.
“Here in Region XI, linkages are at the heart of our approach. Connecting diverse stakeholders and resources to ensure a more integrated and efficient health care delivery,” Carcedo said.
The launching of the PhilHealth PULSE program was participated by PhilHealth XI’s stakeholders in both public and private sectors. The program also invited LGUs as well as PhilHealth XI’s partner agencies, the Department of Health XI (DOH), and the City Health Office (CHO).
