Strengthening Primary Care
in the Philippines
Philippine Primary Care Studies (PPCS) is a series of pilot studies in urban, rural, and remote areas working to strengthen primary care systems, empower human resources for health, and improve health outcomes for every Filipino.
Equitable
Our experiences across showed that strengthening primary care improves access to healthcare regardless of ability to pay.
Empowered
We empowered health systems to respond to growing health demands. We considered the bigger picture: from establishing digital workstreams to expanding the existing workforce.
Evidence-Based
We believe lasting solutions are evidence-based. We initiated real-world health system interventions to solve enduring problems.
What is Primary Care?
Primary Care is the first and main source of medical assistance for all your health needs, ensuring improved long-term health through more accessible care.
What progress
have we made?
PPCS has transformed primary care delivery for thousands of Filipinos. Our commitment to fulfilling universal healthcare access has led to significant improvements in patient satisfaction, health worker empowerment, and cost reduction.
How Does Primary Care Work?
A primary care model operates on the principle that healthcare should be accessible to and centered around every Filipino.
Primary care providers operate as a team--functioning as your entry point to the health care system and your constant guides throughout your patient journey.
They are integral in providing first contact, comprehensive, coordinated, and continuing care across all life stages and health conditions.
Primary Care is the first and main source of medical assistance for all your health needs, ensuring improved long-term health through more accessible care.
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First Contact Care
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Primary care providers are a team of professionals you first visit for health concerns.
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Comprehensive Care
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They deliver treatment for most of your health needs, not just one part of the body.
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Coordinated Care
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They guide patients through the service delivery networks--coordinating treatment, diagnostics, and referrals across facilities.
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Continuing Care
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Primary care providers will oversee a patient’s long-term wellbeing once the service delivery network addresses the current health issue.