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JV Ejercito to new PhilHealth chief: Prioritize public health welfare
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito urged the new PhilHealth president, Dr. Edwin Mercado, to prioritize public welfare and the Universal Health Care (UHC) law's implementation over profit.
Ejercito cautioned Mercado against a leadership style that previously emphasized financial stability over public service, referring to the previous chief, Emmanuel R. Ledesma Jr.
He stressed the need for PhilHealth to significantly improve its coverage of hospital and medical expenses for Filipinos.
The senator's advice aims to ensure PhilHealth aligns with the UHC law's objective of reducing out-of-pocket expenses for families, making members' monthly contributions worthwhile.
Ejercito emphasized that PhilHealth should support every family in times of need and alleviate the fear of lacking funds for medical treatment or hospitalization.
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