Featured image courtesy of Maxicare Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines — In today’s present state of everyday living, with the rising cost of basic goods and services, many Filipino households are rethinking everyday expenses—including healthcare. For many, it’s not just about finding the time for a checkup, but also the cost of getting there, making it easy to keep putting it off.
This serves as the proponent for Maxicare Clinics locations dotting Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, in an effort to make care is close and convenient. With this in mind, members and PRIMA cardholders can easily access labs, tests, and specialist consults in one place, with no need for a letter of authorization (LOA).
Examination room with ultrasound machine. Image courtesy of Maxicare Philippines.
Even better, these don’t eat into a member’s Maximum Benefit Limit (MBL), so people can get the care they need without the extra worry. Further, Maxicare also offers easy-to-access options like the Member Gateway, 24/7 video teleconsult, and even HomeLabs for added convenience.
“Healthcare access in the Philippines has long been framed as a question of affordability but the reality on the ground is more nuanced than that,” said Raymond Hernandez, Group Chief Customer Officer of Maxicare Healthcare Corporation.
“Even when care is covered, people delay consultations because the clinic is too far or the commute is too long. Many Filipinos continue to associate healthcare with heavy medical costs, causing them to put off seeking care until it becomes urgent. As we continue expanding our network, no Filipino should have to choose between the cost of getting there and the value of getting care.”
Examination rooms equipped with ulrasound machine. Images courtesy of Maxicare Philippines.
Considering a typical clinic visit starts with a referral and a waiting room measured in hours rather than minutes, Maxicare Clinics allow members to walk in and receive prompt service. Members can consult physicians across specializations including Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, OB-Gynecology, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Cardiology, Rehabilitation Medicine and complete numerous laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
“The measure of a healthcare network is about how many people actually walk through that consultation door,” says Josephine Lopez, President and CEO of Maxicare Health Services Inc.
(L-R) A Maxicare Clinic consultation room with diagnostic equipment for eye and general examinations; A rehabilitation area featuring cardio and therapy equipment designed to support recovery and preventive care. Images courtesy of Maxicare Philippines.
“Every Maxicare Clinic we open brings that door closer to anyone who needs it. As the Maxicare Clinic network grows, so does our commitment to making that step easier because earlier consultations save lives. That is what our clinics were built for.”
Learn more about the Maxicare Clinics and where they’re located through maxicare.com.ph/get-care/primary-care-clinic/
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