Dr. Edwin Mercado, the newly appointed CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), officially took over from outgoing CEO Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. Mercado, a US-trained orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in hospital management, pledged to reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses for patients by up to 25% and enhance PhilHealth benefits. He emphasized the importance of data accuracy for future benefit enhancements and plans to prioritize computerization and digitalization to improve member experience and operational processes.
A simple turnover ceremony was held at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation as outgoing P CEO Emmanuel R. Ledesma. Jr. formally handed over the reins to incoming chief, Dr. Edwin M. Mercado on February 10 in Pasig City. The event symbolized a smooth transition of leadership at the state health insurer.Dr. Mercado, a US-trained orthopedic surgeon with 35 years of experience in hospital management, was sworn in by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Mercado announced in his first address to all PhilHealth employees who convened in a Corporate-wide flag ceremony. Ledesma reaffirmed his continuing support to PhilHealth in the implementation of Universal Health Care. “Itutuloy natin ang pagpapalawak at pagpapabuti ng ating mga benepisyo upang lalo itong madama ng mga Pilipino sa tuwing sila ay magpapagamot sa ospital”,To do this, he underscored the importance of obtaining correct and relevant data that will be used as basis for future benefit enhancements.
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