The Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) sees an 800 percent increase in service rates as a financial lifeline, but concerns arise regarding the impact on patients. Approved by the City Council, the amendments to the Omnibus Tax Ordinance aim to boost the hospital's sustainability while maintaining no-balance billing policies.
THE 800 percent hike in service rates at the Cebu City Medical Center is seen as a lifeline for the facility’s financial stability, but questions linger over the recent legislation behind the increase and its potential impact on patients.The City Council approved the amendments to Section 67, Chapter 18, of the Omnibus Tax Ordinance on Nov.
rate is stipulated and mandated by a city ordinance with the approval of the City Council. Mancao said that because the rates were last adjusted 14 years ago, the fees and charges at the hospital remain “very low” compared to the market.For a Complete Blood Count test, operation alone. Once implemented, the new rate will allow the
’s services rather than paying more at private hospitals, said Mancao. “They are really forced to wait so as not to spend more; that is why we really need to finish the hospital,” he said. ServicesCurrently, the
SERVICE RATE HIKES CEBU CITY MEDICAL CENTER FINANCIAL STABILITY CITY COUNCIL OMNIBUS TAX ORDINANCE HEALTHCARE SUSTAINABILITY
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