The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday pushed for amendments to the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act to address implementation bottlenecks in health financing and expand the Zero-Balance Billing program, as reported by BusinessWorld .
Health Undersecretary Albert Francis E. Domingo said several provisions of the UHC law need to be amended to expedite processes and resolve gaps in the implementation of health financing schemes. The proposed changes aim to streamline the release of funds and remove barriers to the effective rollout of the law.
The amendments seek to strengthen the UHC law by expanding coverage and ensuring sustainable financing. The DOH expects the revisions to improve access to healthcare services for Filipinos, particularly those from marginalized sectors.