08 Jul iCare Earns Two Insurance Asia Awards for AI Innovation and Healthcare Partnerships 

Posted at 15:57h in Company News by Better Health Insider

Makati, Philippines – iCare HMO Philippines has been recognized with two major honors at the 2026 Insurance Asia Awards, receiving AI Initiative of the Year - Philippines for its Telemed7 platform and Strategic Partnership of the Year - Philippines for its Super Preferred Clinics (SPC)...

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03 Jul What Is Your Resiliency Costing You?

Posted at 11:50h in Press room by Anne Rosales

Filipinos are known for our two best qualities: hospitality and resiliency. What seems like virtues can also be the very thing that delivers perilous consequences without boundaries. How much can we give even with our lack? How much more will we endure just because we...

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02 Jul The Next HMO Revolution Is Not Digital Innovation. It Is Human-Centered Transformation

Posted at 15:21h in Press room by Better Health Insider

For Philippine employers and health insurers, the promise of clinical AI is not simply faster claims, another app, or a more automated approval process. The larger opportunity is to redesign managed healthcare around trust, preventive care, customer service, and the lived realities of Filipino workers...

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01 Jul Best Country for Retirement, But at What Cost? The Healthcare Accessibility Challenge in the Philippines    

Posted at 14:13h in News, Press room by Anne Rosales

 The Philippines has been named the world’s leading retirement destination for 2026, but the accolade also highlights a harder question: can the country sustain its appeal as a retirement haven while closing the healthcare access gaps faced by retirees, workers, families, and an ageing population?  ...

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30 Jun Who are Harry Potter and Juliet? Decoding the UV Commuter Experience

Posted at 14:43h in Press room by Anne Rosales

Every Filipino knows that being a commuter in the Philippines is an entirely different experience. Change the weather a bit, and the difficulty level has reached a new phase.    ...

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29 Jun Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion: Pride 2026 and the Changing Role of Organizations in Building More Inclusive Communities 

Posted at 15:41h in Company News by Anne Rosales

When communities gathered for Pride March 2026, the event represented more than a public celebration of identity and visibility. It reflected a continuing global conversation about dignity, equal opportunity, and the role of institutions in creating environments where people from different backgrounds can participate with...

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26 Jun More Than a Logo: The Meaning Behind iCare’s Identity 

Posted at 14:18h in Company News by Gideon Peña

A logo is often the first thing people notice about an organization. In healthcare, however, it can mean much more than recognition. It can represent values, purpose, and a promise that people hope will be fulfilled when they need care the most. ...

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26 Jun Don’t Drink and Drive: Why Injuries Caused by Breaking the Law May Not Be Covered by Your HMO 

Posted at 12:44h in Health and Wellness, News by Gideon Peña

Drunk driving is more than a traffic offense. It is a preventable public health risk that can cost lives, impose enormous financial burdens, and, depending on the terms of your Health Care Agreement, may also result in injuries that are excluded from HMO coverage. ...

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26 Jun What Is a Pre-Existing Condition? A Guide for HMO and Health Insurance Members

Posted at 11:41h in News, Press room by Gideon Peña

One of the most misunderstood provisions in healthcare coverage is also one of its most important. Understanding pre-existing conditions helps members make informed decisions, strengthens trust in managed healthcare, and supports a system that remains fair and sustainable for everyone. ...

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25 Jun Don’t Crowd the Emergency Room: Why Non-Emergency Care Belongs in Clinics, Outpatient Care, and Telemedicine 

Posted at 12:02h in Company News by Better Health Insider

Knowing when to visit the emergency room, when to choose outpatient care, and when to use telemedicine can improve patient care, support healthcare workers, reduce unnecessary waiting, and help manage medical inflation in the Philippines. ...

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