PhilHealth, partners modify 'Konsulta' health package

THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has partnered with five local government units (LGUs) and two private firms for the provision of its primary health care networks under its Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama or Konsulta primary health care package.

In a media briefing on Monday at the PhilHealth head office in Pasig City, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said that the signing of the agreements is a "game changer" in the Universal Health Care Act, which recognizes primary health care as part of the health care delivery system in the country.