January 15, 2008
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
No. 2008 – 0002
POSTING
OF SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR LABORATORY AND OTHER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES OF HOSPITALS
AND OTHER HEALTH FACILITIES
To ensure that the general
public, particularly indigent patients and senior citizens, is informed about
the cost of laboratory and other diagnostic services being offered by health
facilities, the current schedule of fees for such services shall be posted in a
conspicuous place within the health facility. This shall be required for all
hospitals and other health facilities regulated by the Department of Health as
part of the licensing or accreditation requirements.
Provisions from previous
issuances that are inconsistent or contrary to the provisions of this Order are
hereby rescinded and modified accordingly.
In the event that any
provision or part of this Order be declared unauthorized or renewed invalid by
any court of law or competent authority, those provisions not affected by such
declaration shall remain valid and effective.
This Order shall take
effect fifteen (15) days after its approval and publication in the Official
Gazette or newspaper of general circulation,
FRANCISCO T. DUQUE III
M.D., M.Sc.
Secretary of Health
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