READ: NBI files estafa, falsification raps over fraudulent kidney treatmentsNBI Deputy Director Vicente de Guzman III said that the next phase of the bureau's probe into the money-making scheme may expand to other PhilHealth officials. Bureau Deputy Director Ferdinand Lavin said the NBI and the PhilHealth are also be probing other entities claiming refunds or reimbursements. He added: "We have PhilHealth officials themselves. Health providers, PhilHealth officials warnedHealth Secretary Francisco Duque III, for his part, warned health providers and PhilHealth officials: “Do not cheat the system nor even attempt to do it.”Duque expressed disappointment at the controversies surrounding PhilHealth, a government corporation attached to the DOH for policy and guidance. These nefarious activities must end and PhilHealth should further strengthen its zero tolerance policy on overpayments,” the Health secretary said.
Source: Philippine Star June 13, 2019 10:30 UTC