Duterte to meet PhilHealth execs in Malacañang on Monday

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte will meet with all Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) executives following huge losses by the agency due to fraudulent claims.

 

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo confirmed this in a Palace briefing on Monday.

 

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The meeting came after reports of “ghost” dialysis treatments and overpayment from PhilHealth to some hospitals and clinics.

 

The President earlier said he was mulling to reshuffle the agency. (Editor: Julie Espinosa)

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