March 2, 2026 Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer: Risk Factors, Treatment, and Mortality

Posted at March 2, 2026h in Health and Wellness by Anne Rosales

The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ that is responsible for storing bile, which is a liquid made by your liver. It is then released into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of food.   There are common conditions affecting the gallbladder, including gallstones, Cholecystitis, gallstone pancreatitis, and...

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February 24, 2026 iCare Breaks into Top 4 HMO Rankings in the Philippines, per Insurance Commission Report

Posted at February 24, 2026h in Company News by Gideon Peña

The Insurance Commission’s HMO Statistics for the 4th Quarter of 2025, published on February 20, 2026, show that iCare now ranks 4th among HMOs in the Philippines, based on unaudited interim financial statements as of December 31, 2025....

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February 23, 2026 Where to Get a Rabies Shot in the Philippines: iCare Covered Rabies Vaccination Centers and Anti-Rabies Clinics Near You

Posted at February 23, 2026h 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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February 13, 2026 Better Care and Better Health in Collaboration: iCare Partners with Makati Life Medical Center for Accessible, Sustainably Priced Healthcare

Posted at February 13, 2026h in Company News by Anne Rosales

iCare HMO, one of the most trusted and best healthcare and insurance providers in the Philippines, has entered into a meaningful partnership with Makati Life Medical Center. Together, the two organizations share one clear vision: to enable more Filipinos, and even international patients, to say yes to better health. ...

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February 12, 2026 iCare makes healthcare more convenient with Telemed7: Doctor in 7 minutes

Posted at February 12, 2026h 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 download required. As...

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January 20, 2026 Why Do HMO Benefits Get Denied? The Most Common Reasons and How to Prevent Them

Posted at January 20, 2026h 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 expenses, and...

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January 19, 2026 iCare HMO Marks 35 Years, Moves Forward as an Independent Healthcare Organization

Posted at January 19, 2026h 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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January 13, 2026 Why HMOs Experience Slow Approval Processes — And What Members Can Do About It

Posted at January 13, 2026h 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, and that...

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January 12, 2026 Where Shared History Meets Compassionate Care: iCare Enters an Evolving Partnership with Healthway Philippines 

Posted at January 12, 2026h in Company News by Anne Rosales

iCare enters an evolving partnership with Healthway as the two companies enter a shared journey of growing, expanding, and reaching more communities for the common goal of accessible care. ...

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December 15, 2025 iCare Named “Brand Transformation of the Year – Philippines 2025” by US-Based Global Brand Authority

Posted at December 15, 2025h in Company News by Gideon Peña

iCare has been named “Brand Transformation of the Year – Philippines 2025” at the Global Brand Frontier Awards 2025, presented by Boston Brand Research & Media, a United States-based, globally recognized authority in brand research, corporate intelligence, and excellence benchmarking. ...

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