THE Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations (PAPO) underscored the pivotal role of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in advancing Universal Health Care (UHC), emphasizing its impact on shaping healthcare services and ensuring equitable access for all Filipinos. At a year-end event attended by patient advocates and healthcare leaders, PAPO highlighted how HTA is not only a tool for guiding government health investments but also a mechanism that directly influences the availability of essential medicines and services for patients.
As mandated by the UHC Act (Republic Act No. 11223), HTA serves as a fair and transparent mechanism to evaluate and recommend healthcare interventions. These recommendations guide the Department of Health (DoH) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in determining which drugs, devices, procedures, and services should be included in UHC benefit packages.
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