III. PHILIPPINE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

The Philippine healthcare system

Described as a dynamic and evolving landscape shaped by:

• Organizations

• Initiatives

• Policies

DOST

Department of Science and Technology Primary government agency responsible for promoting:

• Science

• Technology

• Innovation

HIS

Health Information System

A comprehensive framework for:

• Collecting healthcare data

• Processing healthcare data

• Managing healthcare data

Purpose: Enables evidence-based decision-making

HRH

Human Resources for Health

Refers to the healthcare workforce, including:

• Physicians

• Nurses

• Midwives

• Allied health professionals

ICC

Indigenous Cultural Communities Distinct ethnic groups with their own:

• Cultural traditions

• Beliefs

• Healthcare practices

UHC (Universal Health Care)

Purpose: Ensure equitable access to healthcare services

Collaboration

Effective collaboration among stakeholders is important for:

• Driving innovation

• Informing policy decisions

• Improving healthcare outcomes

Surveillance

1/3 Addressing Non-Communicable Disease (NCDs)

Comprehensive disease surveillance systems are essential for:

• Monitoring NCDs

• Understanding prevalence

• Understanding disease trends

Risk Factor Assessment

2/3 Addressing Non-Communicable Disease (NCDs)

Important risk factors include:

• Lifestyle factors

• Environmental factors

• Genetic factors

Identifying these factors is important for:

• Disease prevention

• Disease management

Multidisciplinary Approach

3/3 Addressing Non-Communicable Disease (NCDs)

Requires the involvement of:

• Healthcare professionals

• Researchers

• Policymakers

Necessary for developing strategies for:

• Prevention

• Treatment

• Rehabilitation

The National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA)

1/3 Prioritizing Health Research

Serves as a guiding framework for health research in the Philippines.

It:

• Identifies priority areas

• Aligns research efforts across the country

Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) and Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS)

2/3 Prioritizing Health Research

Their roles include:

• Coordinating health research

• Funding research

• Supporting health research initiatives

Research Priority Setting (RPS) and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)

3/3 Prioritizing Health Research

These are used to evaluate and prioritize research areas based on:

• Potential impact

• Alignment with national health priorities

Cultural Sensitivity

1/3 Serving Indigenous Populations

Healthcare workers must understand and respect:

• Cultural beliefs

• Traditions

• Traditional healing practices

Accessibility

2/3 Serving Indigenous Populations

Healthcare services must be accessible to:

• Remote communities

• Underserved indigenous communities

Community Engagement

3/3 Serving Indigenous Populations

Engagement with:

• Community leaders

• Community representatives

Is essential for developing:

• Culturally appropriate healthcare

• Effective healthcare interventions

Interdisciplinary Teams

1/3 Fostering Collaboration and Innovation

Experts from different fields work together, such as:

• Medicine

• Public health

• Social sciences

• Technology

Purpose: Develop innovative solutions to complex healthcare problems

Multi Sectoral Partnerships

2/3 Fostering Collaboration and Innovation

Partnerships may involve:

• Government agencies

• Research institutions

• Private sector organizations

• Community groups

Benefits:

• Leverage resources

• Share expertise

• Drive transformative change

Knowledge Sharing

3/3 Fostering Collaboration and Innovation

Research findings should be effectively shared to:

• Inform policy decisions

• Guide healthcare practices

• Empower communities

Adaptability

1/3 Building a Resilient Healthcare System

Healthcare systems should have the capacity to respond and adapt to:

• Disease outbreaks

• Natural disasters

• Emerging health challenges

Innovation

2/3 Building a Resilient Healthcare System

Adopting:

• Cutting-edge technologies

• Evidence-based practices

Can improve the:

• Efficiency

• Effectiveness of healthcare delivery.

Equity

3/3 Building a Resilient Healthcare System

Healthcare should provide equitable access regardless of:

• Socioeconomic status

• Geographic location

• Cultural background

This is fundamental to achieving Universal Health Coverage

Administrative Order No. 2023-0015

This is the adoption of the 8-Point Action Agenda

This is used as the Medium-Term Strategy of the Health Sector 2023-2028

Issued by the Department of Health

Its purpose is to accelerate health system transformation across the Philippines

Universal Health Care Act (RA 11223)

1/2 Policy Framework and Context of Administrative Order No. 2023-0015

The strategy of Administrative Order No. 2023-0015 is anchored on what Republic Act?

Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028

2/2 Policy Framework and Context of Administrative Order No. 2023-0015

The strategy of Administrative Order No. 2023-0015 aligned on what plan?

Universal Healthcare Act (RA 11223)

This Republic Act mandates systemic healthcare reform that guarantees:

• Equitable access

• Quality healthcare

• Affordable healthcare

• Healthcare for all Filipinos

• Protection from financial burden

Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

The Universal Healthcare Act (RA 11223) was endorsed under the administration of President _____ as the centerpiece health agenda for national implementation.

Better Health Outcomes

1/2 Objectives of Universal Healthcare Act (RA 11223)

• Reduce health inequities

• Improve population health metrics across socioeconomic classes

Resilient Health Systems

2/2 Objectives of Universal Healthcare Act (RA 11223)

• Strengthen Primary Health Care Provider Networks (HCPNs)

• Ensure readiness against future health emergencies

Bawat Pilipino, Ramdam ang Kalusugan

1/3 This is Action Agenda 1 under Pillar 1: Para sa Bawat Pilipino by the DOH’s 8-Point Action Agenda (2023–2028).

• Its strategy is to mainstream the primary health care approach

• The scope ensures lifestage health programs ranging from:

  • Maternal and infant care

  • Senior wellness

Ligtas, Dekalidad, at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo

2/3 This is Action Agenda 2 under Pillar 1: Para sa Bawat Pilipino by the DOH’s 8-Point Action Agenda (2023–2028).

Delivering:

• Safe services

• Patient-centered services

• High-quality medical services

• Essential medicine access

Teknolohiya para sa Mabilis na Serbisyo

3/3 This is Action Agenda 3 under Pillar 1: Para sa Bawat Pilipino by the DOH’s 8-Point Action Agenda (2023–2028).
Using:

• Digital health platforms

• Electronic records

• Telemedicine for prompt healthcare services.

Telemedicine Network

1/3 Digital Health Transformation

Expanding remote consultations to reach:

• Remote island communities

• Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs)

Digital Health records

2/3 Digital Health Transformation
Establishing unified:

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems across:

  • Primary health centers

  • Government hospitals

Health Intelligence

3/3 Digital Health Transformation

Using:

• Real-time analytics

• Disease surveillance platforms to inform:

  • Public health interventions

  • National policy

Handa sa Krisis

1/3 This is Action Agenda 4 under Pillar 2: Para sa Bawat Komunidad of the DOH's 8-Point Action Agenda (2023–2028).

Building:

• Climate-resilient health facilities

• Crisis-ready health facilities

• Emergency response systems

Pag-iwas sa Sakit

2/3 This is Action Agenda 5 under Pillar 2: Para sa Bawat Komunidad of the DOH's 8-Point Action Agenda (2023–2028).

Promoting:

• Disease prevention

• Active lifestyles

• Public health awareness

Kalinga sa Kalusugan

2.5/3 This is UNDER Action Agenda 5 of Pillar 2: Para sa Bawat Komunidad by the DOH's 8-Point Action Agenda (2023–2028).

Mainstreaming:

• Primary Health Care

• Integration of local Health Care Provider Networks (HCPNs)

Ginhawa ng Isip at Damdamin

3/3 This is Action Agenda 6 of Pillar 2: Para sa Bawat Komunidad by the DOH's 8-Point Action Agenda (2023–2028).

YAKAP / Konsulta package

Administrative Order No. 2023-0015 aims to ensure: Every Filipino is registered with a primary care provider

The coverage is through PhilHealth's ______?

Barangay level & Municipal level

Primary care is prioritized at what level/s?

Catastrophic health expenditures

One major goal of Administrative Order No. 2023-0015 is to prevent ______, especially among vulnerable families.

Welfare ng Health Workers

1/3 This is under Pillar 3: Health Workers & Governance by the Department of Health's 8-Point Action Agenda (2023–2028).

Ensuring:

• Competitive compensation

• Timely benefits

• Career development

• Safe working environments for healthcare personnel.

Tapat at Mahusay na Pamamahala

2/3 This is under Pillar 3: Health Workers & Governance by the Department of Health's 8-Point Action Agenda (2023–2028).

Promoting:

• Humanistic leadership

• Good governance

• Anti-corruption

• Institutional transparency

Inter-Agency Collaboration

3/3 This is under Pillar 3: Health Workers & Governance by the Department of Health's 8-Point Action Agenda (2023–2028).

Working with:

• LGUs

• Private sector

• International development organizations to sustain health investments.

Universal Health Care

This is a system where all individuals and communities receive the health services they need without suffering financial hardship.

Health promotion, Prevention, Treatment, Rehabilitation and Palliative care

A Universal Health Care system includes the full spectrum of essential quality health services, which are?

NUHRA 2023–2028

• Holistic and Intersectional Research for Health Systems Strengthening

• This adopts a holistic approach to health research.

It emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to address the interaction between:

• Biological factors

• Social factors

• Economic factors

• Environmental factors

Aligns research priorities with national health goals

• Encourages stakeholder involvement

• Ensures policies and interventions are:

  • Evidence-based

  • Responsive to population needs

Evidence

The Philippine health system aims to ensure that _____ informs policy and practice.