23 Feb Where to Get a Rabies Shot in the Philippines: iCare Covered Rabies Vaccination Centers and Anti-Rabies Clinics Near You

Posted at 14:56h in Company News by Better Health Insider

Looking for an anti-rabies clinic near you? iCare members can access rabies vaccination centers covered by iCare across the Philippines, making post-exposure treatment more accessible and affordable. Why Rabies Vaccination is Urgent Rabies vaccination is urgent because once rabies symptoms appear, the disease is almost always fatal....

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12 Feb iCare makes healthcare more convenient with Telemed7: Doctor in 7 minutes

Posted at 11:18h in Company News, Innovation by Better Health Insider

iCare Telemed7 is an innovative online consultation service in the Philippines that allows patients to consult licensed doctors via Viber in as fast as seven minutes. It combines secure automation and human-centered care to make telemedicine faster, more accessible, and convenient nationwide—no app...

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20 Jan Why Do HMO Benefits Get Denied? The Most Common Reasons and How to Prevent Them

Posted at 10:17h in Company News, News by Better Health Insider

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) provide essential financial protection when medical needs arise, but many Filipinos still encounter the frustrating situation of HMO denied benefits. Whether during an emergency room visit, an outpatient consultation, or a diagnostic procedure, denied coverage can cause delays, unexpected...

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19 Jan iCare HMO Marks 35 Years, Moves Forward as an Independent Healthcare Organization

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

iCare HMO was founded in 1991 as a wholly owned subsidiary of InLife. During this period, InLife supported the modernization of iCare HMO’s core systems, digital platforms, and operations. These initiatives improved profitability, and iCare rose from 12th in 2018 to 6th in 2023....

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13 Jan Why HMOs Experience Slow Approval Processes — And What Members Can Do About It

Posted at 13:58h in Company News by Better Health Insider

Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) often experience slow approval times because multiple verification steps must happen before a request can be cleared. First, the HMO needs to confirm that the member’s coverage is active, that the condition or treatment is included in the plan,...

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09 Dec Why Are Some HMO Clinics Inaccessible? Understanding Network Limitations and How to Avoid Hassles

Posted at 15:07h in Company News by Better Health Insider

Many Filipinos encounter inaccessible healthcare in the Philippines, especially when trying to book appointments at HMO-accreditated clinics. Long waiting times, fully booked schedules, or clinics that seem perpetually unavailable are common frustrations among members. These issues are now always due to the patient’s HMO–many factors...

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01 Dec Why HMO Issues Happen: Understanding Approval, Benefit Denials, and Clinic Accessibility

Posted at 17:49h in Company News by Better Health Insider

When using your Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) provider, one of the last things you want is to experience slow approvals or worse — denied benefits. Why do these issues occur? Here’s a quick explainer and how to avoid them. Key Takeaways Slow approvals typically result...

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24 Nov iCare Leaders Honored at Pinnacle Awards 2025 for Making Healthcare Easier for Filipino Families

Posted at 15:56h in Company News by Better Health Insider

iCare earns top honors at the Pinnacle Awards 2025, highlighting its rapid growth, digital innovation, and commitment to making healthcare simple for Filipino Families....

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17 Nov iCare Strengthens Its Support for IBPAP and the IT-BPM Workforce at the 2025 Labor Standards and Health Forum

Posted at 07:25h in Company News by Better Health Insider

IBPAP’s Q4 Labor Standards and Health Forum gathered the IT-BPM community to confront one of the most urgent workplace health challenges in the country. At a time when employers face rising expectations and the workforce navigates evolving risks, iCare joined IBPAP as an Elite Partner...

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29 Oct iCare Backs HR Leaders at PMAP Cebu Conference with Data-Driven Approach to Sustainable Healthcare

Posted at 12:27h in Company News by Better Health Insider

As medical inflation in the Philippines continues to outpace general inflation by three to four times, both employers and employees are feeling the strain. During the 62nd Annual Conference of the People Management Association of the Philippines held on October 22–24, 2025, at NUSTAR Resort...

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