It's bad enough that some policies are influenced by politics and selfish interests, but now the government is stepping up its efforts to deceive and misinform the public even further. Public policy should be based on evidence, but not on studies of poor or questionable quality.
Author: renz tamayo
Stepwise Approach to Address the Nursing Shortage
POLICY ISSUE With limited manpower and resources, hospitals can only do so much in a pandemic. Sadly, the country is still in the pandemic phase of the COVID-19 outbreak and more cases are expected to be confirmed in the following weeks. The Department of Health (DOH) has recently identified six areas in the Visayas as emerging … Continue reading Stepwise Approach to Address the Nursing Shortage
Conference Poster: Financial Risk Protection Amidst the Pandemic
Our virtual poster for the 23rd Anniversary-Conference of the UP Manila National Institutes of Health is now up for viewing. Title: Financial Risk Protection Amidst the Pandemic: Development of the PhilHealth Benefit Packages for COVID-19Investigators: Melanie C. Santillan, MD; Merla Rose Reyes, RPh; Reiner Lorenzo Tamayo, RN Link to the virtual exhibit: https://nih.upm.edu.ph/nih2021eposters/387 Poster by Neil … Continue reading Conference Poster: Financial Risk Protection Amidst the Pandemic
Op-Ed: Insuring 100 Million People During COVID-19
Happy to share with you our article published by Think Global Health*. In this piece, we narrate the unique role of PhilHealth in the pandemic response and how it will contribute to the country's COVID-19 vaccination plan. To read the full article, please visit this webpage: https://www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/insuring-100-million-people-during-covid-19 Think Global Health is an initiative of the … Continue reading Op-Ed: Insuring 100 Million People During COVID-19
Mandatory vaccination and ethics
The ethical principle of autonomy, one that is widely used for guiding the professional conduct of health care workers, is relevant in the issue of COVID-19 vaccination. While utilitarianism would suggest that mandating vaccination among health workers will bring about the greatest good for the largest number of people, this could affect respect for autonomy. … Continue reading Mandatory vaccination and ethics
Pen Point 52
In the face of limited resources in a world with unlimited health demands, the need to sustain the viability and sustainability of health financing systems is paramount. Legislators must carefully examine the design of health policies that influence the realization of universal health care and to consider interventions that have the greatest effect on the … Continue reading Pen Point 52
Welcome, 2021!
We look forward to 2021 with faith and expectancy for its promise - new life, joy, hope, peace, healing and contentment. God said, "Behold, I make all things new." Let's have the patience to wait for the coming of these divine gifts. May our constant reminder then be that of Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know … Continue reading Welcome, 2021!
Holiday greetings from our family
It's hard when Christmas comes during these trying times. But beyond our pains, struggles and anxieties these days, God's love has and will always triumph because it is Emmanuel - God with us. With God, we look with hope to better time - better health and well-being and a more peaceful nation.
Merry Christmas 2020!
It's almost the end of the year 2020! Despite the events that transpired in the past few months, even when it's hard, let us try to leave the year with the hope that the coming year will be better for all of us. It has been an honor to work for the Filipino people through … Continue reading Merry Christmas 2020!
Should PhilHealth use the centrally negotiated price of drugs in the development of benefit packages?
Price negotiation will help determine the prices of drugs to be included in PhilHealth benefit packages. However, these prices, based on my understanding of the JAO, are applicable to providers under the jurisdiction of DOH. As such, providers who are either private or LGU-sponsored may not directly benefit from it. A consolidated/pooled volume will drive … Continue reading Should PhilHealth use the centrally negotiated price of drugs in the development of benefit packages?
Pens & Needles 