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Sen. Pia Cayetano Pushes For Regional Specialty Centers In DOH Hospitals
Sen. Pia Cayetano. Senate PH File
In an effort to address the funding challenges faced by the health sector, Senator Pia Cayetano has eagerly awaited the passage of a bill that aims to establish regional specialty centers within Department of Health (DOH) hospitals. On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Cayetano co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 2212, which included her proposal in the consolidated measure.
The senator emphasized the need for specialty centers across the country, acknowledging the importance of these facilities in providing specialized healthcare services to Filipinos. However, she also recognized the financial constraints associated with constructing standalone specialty centers. In response to this dilemma, the bill proposes to create specialty centers within existing DOH hospitals, ensuring a cost-efficient and practical solution.
"It is not difficult to recognize the need for specialty centers around the country. But the reality is, it will be very expensive to put up specialty centers on their own. So this bill solves a big part of this problem. It is clearly cost-efficient and practical," Cayetano explained.
While emphasizing the significance of regional specialty centers, Cayetano stressed that primary health care facilities should receive a substantial portion of the government's annual health budget allocation. Recognizing the importance of preventive and basic healthcare services, the senator believes that directing a significant portion of resources towards primary care will contribute to a comprehensive and well-rounded healthcare system.
The proposed bill aligns with the government's commitment to improving the accessibility and quality of healthcare services nationwide. By establishing regional specialty centers within existing DOH hospitals, the bill aims to optimize available resources, reduce costs, and increase efficiency in delivering specialized medical care.
Once passed into law, the bill will pave the way for the establishment of regional specialty centers in DOH hospitals across the country. These centers will provide expert medical services in various fields such as cardiology, oncology, neurology, and pediatrics, among others. By decentralizing specialized care, patients will have easier access to essential healthcare services, reducing the need for long-distance travel and expensive medical expenses.
The bill's passage would be a significant step forward in strengthening the country's healthcare system. It reflects the government's commitment to providing accessible and affordable healthcare services to all Filipinos, especially those in underserved regions. With the support of the medical community, stakeholders, and lawmakers, it is hoped that the bill will gain swift approval and be enacted into law, benefiting countless individuals in need of specialized medical care.
Sen. Pia Cayetano's initiative to establish cost-efficient and practical regional specialty centers within DOH hospitals showcases her dedication to improving the health sector. Through this bill, the senator aims to strike a balance between specialized and primary healthcare, ultimately working towards a comprehensive and equitable healthcare system for all.
The senator emphasized the need for specialty centers across the country, acknowledging the importance of these facilities in providing specialized healthcare services to Filipinos. However, she also recognized the financial constraints associated with constructing standalone specialty centers. In response to this dilemma, the bill proposes to create specialty centers within existing DOH hospitals, ensuring a cost-efficient and practical solution.
"It is not difficult to recognize the need for specialty centers around the country. But the reality is, it will be very expensive to put up specialty centers on their own. So this bill solves a big part of this problem. It is clearly cost-efficient and practical," Cayetano explained.
While emphasizing the significance of regional specialty centers, Cayetano stressed that primary health care facilities should receive a substantial portion of the government's annual health budget allocation. Recognizing the importance of preventive and basic healthcare services, the senator believes that directing a significant portion of resources towards primary care will contribute to a comprehensive and well-rounded healthcare system.
The proposed bill aligns with the government's commitment to improving the accessibility and quality of healthcare services nationwide. By establishing regional specialty centers within existing DOH hospitals, the bill aims to optimize available resources, reduce costs, and increase efficiency in delivering specialized medical care.
Once passed into law, the bill will pave the way for the establishment of regional specialty centers in DOH hospitals across the country. These centers will provide expert medical services in various fields such as cardiology, oncology, neurology, and pediatrics, among others. By decentralizing specialized care, patients will have easier access to essential healthcare services, reducing the need for long-distance travel and expensive medical expenses.
The bill's passage would be a significant step forward in strengthening the country's healthcare system. It reflects the government's commitment to providing accessible and affordable healthcare services to all Filipinos, especially those in underserved regions. With the support of the medical community, stakeholders, and lawmakers, it is hoped that the bill will gain swift approval and be enacted into law, benefiting countless individuals in need of specialized medical care.
Sen. Pia Cayetano's initiative to establish cost-efficient and practical regional specialty centers within DOH hospitals showcases her dedication to improving the health sector. Through this bill, the senator aims to strike a balance between specialized and primary healthcare, ultimately working towards a comprehensive and equitable healthcare system for all.
May 18, 2023
