Private Health Sector in the Philippines

Private Health Sector in the Philippines

Overview

• Comprises both for-profit and non-profit providers

• Caters to 30% of the population

• Larger than the public sector in resources

Regulation

• Department of Health (DOH): Regulates private health sector

• Philippine Health Insurance Corporation: Monitors health services

• Commission on Higher Education: Regulates health science schools and universities

• Professional Regulation Commission: Oversees health professionals

Limitations

• Health information from private providers is generally absent in the DOH information system.