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How do HMO Companies Aid in Making the Philippines’ Healthcare System Better?

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The healthcare sector in the Philippines, as detailed by the Oxford Business Group, has been experiencing a time of growth and adjustment. Because of the need of steadily rising need for medical attention since the 1970s, the industry bloomed and gave birth to a more efficient and convenient health care system. One factor that fosters the country’s progressing health care system is through a Health Maintenance Organization.

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) provide customers with a wide variety of healthcare options along with a network of hospitals and doctors and other providers who supply medicines and related services to its members. Aside from this, HMOs also contribute to the following:


They bridge the gap between individuals or companies and healthcare providers


The huge gap in Filipinos’ healthcare needs is being bridged by HMO companies. They pave the way to fill those needs by offering health plans that help build long-term relationships between physicians and patients. Trust is fundamental in doctor-patient relationship; it plays an essential role in the delivery of medical services. Potential advantages include better adherence to medical treatment, improved patient satisfaction, better two-way communication, reinforced continuity of care and overall better health outcomes. Closing the gap and building trust between these two parties constitutes a well-functioning health care system. 


They offer a wide range of services at an affordable price


Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) created certain health services as ways to decrease costs for healthcare consumers. They place importance on preventative measures, spending money on keeping those enrolled healthy to avoid higher healthcare costs later. These plans are usually for those who wish to avail services such as immunizations and checkup coverage along with low premiums. Also, HMOs deliver a practical approach to getting an affordable health plan due to its minimized expenses.

Their health plans comprise of out-patient consultations, hospital confinement benefits, laboratory examinations and general checkups among many others. You can even customize your health insurance in reasonable prices.


They constantly improve lifespan and quality of life


HMOs bear access to primary care and this serves as the backbone of a strong healthcare system. Primary care aims to provide the patient with a broad spectrum of preventive and curative care over a period of time. Regular interaction with primary care physicians, brought about by HMOs’ services, contribute to the improvement of the quality of life thru its preventive health plans.

Most HMOs cover situations illnesses & emergency conditions like accidental injuries, the life-threatening or sudden onset of conditions, illnesses like dengue, cholera, typhoid, and pneumonia among many other diseases and even dental services like oral prophylaxis. They also aid in prevention, early detection, and treatment of certain health problems.



Health deteriorates over time. It pays to always be prepared. HMO companies can help you by eliminating your worries of steep hospitalization costs while providing quality and reasonably-priced health care services. These are just some of the reasons why these important organizations promote a more improved health care system in the Philippines.

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