
Bong Go’s appeal to remove 24-hour confinement policy takes effect
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has implemented a new benefit package covering outpatient emergency care services, which took effect on January 1, under PhilHealth Circular No. 2024-0033. The Outpatient Emergency Care Benefit (OECB) package covers a wide range of services for patients treated in emergency departments (ED) of accredited facilities, including prehospital transport. Health…