PhilHealth suspends circular on hospital claims payment suspension
PhilHealth suspended the implementation of its Circular No. 2021-0013 which temporarily suspended claims payments to hospitals under investigation.
The move came after lawmakers called for a review of the circular amid concerns that it would lead to hospital closures during the pandemic.
PhilHealth President Dante Gierran announced in an advisory on Sunday, August 29, that all other issuances aimed at addressing fraud will remain in effect.
Dr. Jaime Almora, president of the Philippine Hospital Association, welcomed PhilHealth's decision and expressed gratitude towards lawmakers who advocated for hospitals' interests.
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