Private hospitals mull 5% fee hike“Some hospitals are thinking of raising the cost by at least five percent to cover the increase in fuel prices, prices of goods, medicines, supplies, transportation and utilities,” said Jose Rene de Grano, president of the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPI). MANILA, Philippines — Citing the rising costs of fuel and other basic commodities, including medical supplies, a group of private hospitals is looking at implementing a five-percent increase in hospital fees. “Some hospitals are thinking of raising the cost by at least five percent to cover the increase in fuel prices, prices of goods, medicines, supplies, transportation and utilities,” said Jose Rene de Grano, president of the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPI). Some hospitals have shifted to renewable energy to augment power utility, but it is a bit expensive, De Grano said. Implementation of the fee hike by most PHAPI member hospitals is inevitable, he said.

Source: Philippine Star March 27, 2026 01:57 UTC