Health Services

Tarlac Provincial Hospital PhilHealth-only model demonstrates successful univers

Tarlac Provincial Hospital has successfully implemented the PhilHealth-only protocol and Silip Sakit Program (Service Delivery Network), providing free medical care including surgeries to over 240,000 residents in 2025 through partnerships with private sector specialists. The program demonstrates that quality healthcare delivery under universal health coverage is achievable through effective provincial health administration and volunteer specialist support, raising questions about why similar models have not been replicated in other provinces and national hospitals.