TACLOBAN CITY – Officials from Sarangani province visited Northern Samar on April 11, 2025, to conduct a benchmarking activity focused on the consignment mechanism of the Northern Samar Provincial Hospital (NSPH) and other healthcare innovations aimed at enhancing hospital service delivery in their province.
The NSPH’s consignment mechanism is a procurement system that promotes transparency and accountability in acquiring medicines and medical supplies. It also helps reduce wastage due to expiration and enforces effective internal controls.
This mechanism also supports the government’s No Balance Billing policy, which aims to minimize or eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for patients seeking medical treatment.
Leading the Sarangani delegation were Assistant Provincial Administrator Atty. Divine Grace Sumaira Fernandez and Provincial Health Officer II Dr. Arvin Alejandro. They were warmly welcomed by Vice Governor Clarence Dato and members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan during a courtesy visit.
The initiative reflects Sarangani’s commitment to improving healthcare access and efficiency through the adoption of best practices from other provinces.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
