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Thanking Today’s Masked Heroes

by: Abigail Sabido | April 1, 2021 | Culture
Doctors, alongside other medical front-liners, may have sighed relief at the start of the vaccine rollout. But before many could even have their second dose, March 2021 feels like 2020 all over again — only worse. March marks the beginning of the Philippines’ fight against the virus. It’s also the month the world celebrated Doctors…
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The Philippines’ Growing Green Obsession

by: Abigail Sabido | March 19, 2021 | Culture
Towns are supposed to turn green this time around. But since we’re still in a pandemic, we ought to stay home and keep ourselves healthy and fit because there’s always a virtual spin to keep up the enthusiasm. A good immune system is paramount at this time and is our best defense against the novel…
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Remote Patient Support During Calamities

by: Abigail Sabido | March 3, 2021 | Healthcare
Our clients in Texas experienced winter’s brutal force this year. Known for its usually sunny winter season, the state experienced the winter that was out of the ordinary. It’s been decades since the last snowstorm in the state, so many weren’t able to prepare for the extreme weather condition made worse by the extended power…
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Iloilo City’s COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts

by: Abigail Sabido | February 16, 2021 | Healthcare
COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out across the globe, getting everyone’s hope up to soon see the end of this pandemic. Iloilo City (where our VMAs are based) is among the first local government units in the Philippines to prepare for vaccine procurement and distribution. Mayor Jerry Treñas announced that the city signed a deal with…
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We’ll Back You Up

by: Abigail Sabido | October 14, 2020 | Healthcare
When Hurricane Laura ravaged the United States back in late August, nearly 900,000 homes and businesses lost power. A Louisiana-based client’s clinic got badly hit by the Category 4 storm. For two weeks they relied on us to keep their RPM up and running until they resumed operations. We’re glad to partner with our clients…
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Shifting to Remote Work in the New Normal

by: Kate Vergara | July 22, 2020 | Healthcare
Remote work is the new standard in a rapidly changing world. This involves employees running operations in non-traditional office environments like their homes or in an area miles away from their employer1. As of this writing, there is a rising surge in companies indefinitely2 shifting their workforce to a work from home setup. The trend…
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The Outsourcing Industry in Iloilo Amidst the Quarantine

by: Rey Palmares | June 8, 2020 | Healthcare
When the pandemic broke out in the Philippines, most businesses would shut down overnight. On the 20th of March 2020, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas mandated lockdowns and curfews across the city with the exception of a few service industries which were allowed to continue operating. One such industry was outsourcing. The outsourcing industry and…
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Overcoming Patient Resistance to Telemedicine

by: Rey Palmares | April 28, 2020 | Healthcare
The ongoing pandemic forced many doctors and patients into setting appointments online. Many are reluctant however as not all parties are familiar with the technology and there are prevalent PHI security risks. Telehealth is strongly encouraged as health and wellbeing are still priorities during these times. To counteract the above-mentioned problems and put minds at…
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Present Insurance Systems in the Philippines

by: Rey Palmares | December 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
In the Philippines, healthcare insurance can come in two categories: governmental and private. The two aren’t exclusive and many Filipinos opt for both. A startling realization however is that even more Filipinos choose neither, being largely unaware of the nature and importance of insurance. Governmental insurance is in the form of the Philippine Health Insurance…
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Labor Standards in Private Healthcare in the Philippines

by: Rey Palmares | November 29, 2019 | Blog
Private Healthcare in the Philippines is better quality at a higher price. The disparity between government facilities and those corporations is notable - more so in the labor standards. This is most evident in the Department of Labor and Employment's Department Order No. 187 (DOLE DO-187). These implementing orders highlight how private healthcare labor standards…