E-Health

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this LESSON, the students will be able to:

1. Monitor and evaluate outcomes of health projects,

programs and services

2. Demonstrate effective use of appropriate health

technologies available in the community

3. Apply health related entrepreneurial activities to

address health related concerns of the families and
communitie.
What is e-Health?

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 eHEALTH IS...
Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS):

“the application of Internet and other related technologies in the healthcare

industry to improve the access, efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of clinical
and business processes utilized by healthcare organizations, practitioners,
patients, and consumers in an effort to improve the health status of patients”
 E-Health
Is an emerging fold in the intersection of medical informatics, public health
services, enhanced and delivered via internet and related technologies

-Is the delivery of health care using modern electronic information and
communication technologies when healthcare providers and patients are
not directly in contact, and their interaction is mediated by electronic
means.-Providers or delivers safer, more efficient, and better

-quality healthcare. It provides quick access to patient records and

information for efficient healthcare

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 Advantages of E-health
Providing new ways of managing health information and the delivery of
healthcare online, making it more accessible regardless of where you live,
reduces staff stress, makes an efficient and accessible patient record.

•Time saving and reducing indirect works, that leads to more direct care
delivery.

•The Internet, for example, allows e-health users to communicate with

health care professionals by e-mail, to access medical records, to research
health information, and to engage in person-to-person exchange of text,
audio, video, and other data.

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 Advantages of E-health
A. STORAGE Electronic health records are stored in the processes and updated by physicians,
nurses, and other healthcare providers/ EMR (Electronic Medical Record)

- How long are electronic medical records and health information kept?
•It is most likely five to ten years after a patient's last treatment, last discharge, or death

B. RETRIEVAL Process of identifying and extracting data from a database, based on a query
provided by the user or application. complex set of processes to request, retrieve, organize, and
deliver medical records and other documentation necessary to process claims

.C. TRANSMITTAL-"Sending message". In the delivery of health care using modern electronic
information and communication technologies when health care providers and patients are not
directly in contact, and their interaction is mediated by electronic means

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 Power of Data Information
● Using data well can be a powerful tool in health and social care
● It can be used to develop new services, influence strategies, inform
budget decisions and optimize processes andpolicy.
● Websites can generate health profiles in less than a second by
comparing readily available personal information with a vast data on
other users are using sophisticated information to improve their
systems and services.
● eHealth helps patients find the most convenient healthcare provider
using global positioning system location, supplies current and
personalized data and enables to compare services and treatments
based on quality and cost.

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E-Health Situation in the
Philippines
● In 2001, roughly 2.5% of the country's population had internet access. In the span of 10 years
the rate steadily increases to 29%.
● Based on the Philippines eHealth Strategic Framework and Plan 2014-20, the DOH envisions
that "By 2020, eHealth will enable widespread access to health care services
● Information and communication technology has been used to improve the timeliness and
accuracy of health reporting to facilitate monitoring and surveillance of diseases and injuries,
among other health problems.
● The DOH has created networks to increase collaboration on health information systems and
eHealth applications. These are the Philippine Health Information Network, consists of
representatives from the different government agencies
● For remote and underserved areas and vulnerable populations, DOH has implemented
telemedicine through the National Telehealth Center.
● Among this is the Text TB for reporting and inventory of tuberculosis drugs, Maternal and
neonatal death reporting, and Routine health data reporting, medical training, education,
research, and others using ICT
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The PHIE- Philippine Health
Information Exchange
● - Is the first major collaborative and convergence endeavor of the Health Cluster, and
represents the initial step towards the realization of the National e-Health vision•

● - PHIE- enable electronic transmission of healthcare-related data among health facilities, health
care providers, health information organizations and government agencies, in accordance with
national standards.

● - It allow different applications to exchange data with each other without loss of semantics and
will enable health facilities particularly rural health units, health centers, hospitals, DOH and
PhilHealth to communicate with each other effectively and to collaborate with the health care
providers in the care of the patients.

● - Health care providers will be able to exchange patient's medical or health information securely
to improve healthcare delivery and decision making.

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eHealth Philippines Deliverables,
2016 and Beyond
 NATIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM GOALS

o The Department of Health is mandated to be the over-all technical authority on

health that provides national policy direction and develop national plans,
technical standards and guidelines on health.

o It is also a regulator of all health services and products, and provider of special
or tertiary health care services and of technical assistance to other health
providers especially to local government units.

o The implementation of Kalusugan Pangkalahatan or Universal Health Care is

directed towards ensuring the achievement of the health system goals of BETTER
HEALTH OUTCOMES, SUSTAINED HEALTH FINANCING, RESPONSIVE HEALTH SYSTEM

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Challenges of today’s health system
– Access to health care services
– Access to real-time information for decision- Making

E HEALTH provide solutions to achieve the

goals, and hurdle the challenges of Kalusugang
Pangkalahatan (KP).
 National e-Health VISION
By 2020, eHealth will enable widespread access to
health care services, health information, and
securely share and exchange patients’ information
in support to a safer, quality health care, more
equitable and responsive health system for all the
Filipino people by transforming the way
information is used to plan, manage, deliver and
monitor health services.
Universal Healthcare Act of the Philippines
Section 1: Purpose
To ensure that all Filipino citizens and residents have access to quality
and affordable healthcare services without experiencing financial
hardship.

Section 2: Eligibility
All Filipino citizens and legal residents are eligible for healthcare
coverage under this Act.

Section 3: Covered Services

The following healthcare services are covered:
Primary and Preventive Care
Health education
Vaccinations
Regular check-ups
Hospital and Emergency Care
Inpatient and outpatient services
Emergency medical services
Universal Healthcare Act of the Philippines

Prescription Drugs
1. Essential medications
2. Access to necessary prescriptions
Mental Health Services
3. Counseling and therapy
4. Psychiatric services
Dental and Vision Care
5. Routine dental check-ups and treatments
6. Vision exams and corrective lenses
Rehabilitative Services
7. Physical therapy
8. Occupational therapy
Long-term Care
9. Care for chronic illnesses and disabilities
10. Support for elderly citizens
 Universal Healthcare Act of the Philippines

Section 4: Funding
1.The Universal Healthcare program will be funded through a
combination of sources:
1. Taxes: Incremental increases in income taxes, value-added
taxes (VAT), and excise taxes on luxury goods and harmful
products like tobacco and alcohol.
2. Government Budget Allocations: Regular allocation of
funds from the national budget.
3. PhilHealth Contributions: Premiums paid by employed
individuals and contributions from employers.
4. Other Sources: Donations, grants, and loans from
international organizations.
 Universal Healthcare Act of the Philippines

Section 5: Implementation and Administration

1.PhilHealth Expansion: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation

(PhilHealth) will be the primary administrator of the Universal
Healthcare program.
1. Increase coverage to include all citizens and legal residents.
2. Ensure seamless integration of public and private healthcare
providers.
2.Healthcare Facilities: Upgrade and expand healthcare facilities,
especially in rural and underserved areas.
3.Healthcare Workforce: Increase the number of healthcare
professionals through training and incentives.
 Universal Healthcare Act of the Philippines

Section 6: Regulation and Quality Assurance

1.Establish a regulatory body to oversee the implementation of the
Universal Healthcare program.
2.Ensure quality standards for healthcare services through regular
monitoring and evaluation.
3.Address complaints and grievances through an accessible and
transparent process.
Section 7: Public Awareness and Education
1.Conduct nationwide campaigns to inform citizens about their healthcare
rights and benefits.
2.Provide information on how to access healthcare services and file
complaints.
Section 8: Reporting and Accountability
1.Annual reports on the status and impact of the Universal Healthcare
program will be submitted to the President and Congress.
2.Independent audits will be conducted to ensure transparency and
accountability.
DEBATE on
UNIVERSAL
HEALTHCARE LAW
PRO VS ANTI
Instruction:
1. Divide students into two teams, one in favor of universal healthcare and
the other against it.

2. Each team is given time to prepare their arguments, with the pro team
focusing on the benefits of universal healthcare and the con team addressing
potential challenges and drawbacks.

3. Each team presents their arguments, followed by a rebuttal and a

question-and-answer session.

4. Reflection: After the debate, there will be a discussion to reflect on the

points raised and the importance of having an informed opinion on
healthcare policies.