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Level 3 LGU hospitals to be prioritized for P1B zero balance billing fund – DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) will prioritize Level 3 local government unit (LGU) hospitals for a P1 billion allocation to the Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) program in 2026.
Health Secretary Ted Herbosa stated that 17 Level 3 LGU hospitals, which offer services comparable to DOH hospitals including operations and ICUs, will be sponsored for the ZBB program.
Following Level 3 hospitals, the DOH will prioritize Level 2 hospitals aspiring to reach Level 3, and then LGU hospitals that have agreements to accept spillover patients from DOH facilities.
This initiative aims to enhance Filipinos' access to health services provided by city and provincial hospitals, with the national government supporting these LGU hospitals financially.
The DOH is also developing a 'diagnosis-related group' system to ensure patients are billed accurately for services rendered.
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