Manila, March 8 -- The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) has presented to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. its proposed healthcare reforms, emphasizing the need for improved accessibility, expanded facilitie and strengthened Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) benefits.

During the PSAC Healthcare Sector Meeting at Malacanan Palace on Thursday, key policy recommendations were discussed, including updating hospital licensing standards to fast-track the construction of new healthcare facilities.

"The Private Sector Advisory Council Healthcare Sector, in collaboration with industry leaders and the government, is driving key healthcare reforms aimed at expanding healthcare facilities and pharmacies, improving access to medic...