Manila, May 27 -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has partnered with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) to expand its legal support for members and strengthen patient rights.

Based on a Wednesday news release, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation signed on Tuesday a two-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines to strengthen support systems for its members, particularly to address concerns involving healthcare benefits, patient rights, and access to information.

The agreement was formalized between PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Edwin Mercado and IBP National President and Chairperson of the 27th Board of Governors Allan Panolong at the IBP Build...