TMC leads discussion on building a “Culture of Health” at Philippine Hospital Association confab

Manila, November 24, 2023—The Medical City is a leading voice at the on-going 74th Annual National Convention and Exhibits of the Philippine Hospital Association (PHA) at The Manila Hotel in Ermita, Manila.

In his presentation on “Building the Health Care Provider Network” today, TMC’s Managed Care Head Lawrence Y. Sibayan underscored the importance of strong partnerships and coopetition to achieve a fully functional service delivery network to finally implement universal health care. He called for a systemic approach and clear delineation of roles of key agencies and stakeholders to ensure that all Filipinos are guaranteed equitable access to quality and affordable healthcare, consequently creating and embedding a “Culture of Health” in Filipino society.

TMC’s hospital-community partnerships and hospital-to-hospital collaborations, Sibayan said, are only some of the ways TMC has sought to “align efforts, reduce duplication and optimize financial resources” to contribute to the full implementation of the universal health care law. The hospital’s CARES (Community Activation, Relations, and Engagement Services) program has established community clinics in collaboration with the Pasig City government, offering primary care, clinic operations, and wellness programs for the city’s residents.

Meanwhile, its LINK (Leadership, Integration, Networking, and Knowledge) program brings together the city government, TMC hospitals, and TMC corporate partners to “bridge the gap in healthcare delivery systems by forming network relations from adopted health centers and government hospitals, helping establish more structured and efficient healthcare delivery systems.

PHA is a broad network of some 2,000 hospitals across the government and private sectors. Yearly, the PHA Annual Convention is a pivotal forum facilitating knowledge exchange, fostering networks, and enhancing professional growth opportunities. This eagerly anticipated convention serves as a platform for hospital members, offering them the chance to partake in knowledge-sharing endeavors while strengthening connections within the healthcare community.

This year’s convention is attended by 1,800 delegates from both private and government hospitals. Among these attendees are hospital proprietors, executives, directors, clinicians, and influential figures in healthcare leadership.

The TMC booth at the PHA has attracted hundreds of delegates from various hospitals, with over 50 hospitals expressing keen interest in forging partnerships with the TMC Enterprise.