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Makati gov’t forges tie-up with CSMC

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The Makati City government has signed an agreement with the Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) for the accommodation of patients referred by the Ospital ng Makati (OsMak) who needed specialized care and services.

Mayor Abigail Binay said the partnership would allow for smoother and faster patient transfers between the two hospitals, allowing her constituents to receive more comprehensive healthcare.

“Our partnership with CSMC will benefit Makatizens immensely. It provides them easy access to top-tier healthcare services and a wider range of specialists. I want to ensure that quality healthcare is accessible for anyone who needs it—regardless of their ability to pay,” Binay said.

The mayor explained that while OsMak is an ISO-certified tertiary-level hospital, it still has limitations regarding medical services on its ancillary and diagnostic services. She said that the partnership with CSMC will facilitate continuity of care and ensure the best possible health outcomes for patients from OSMak.

Under the agreement, the patients must first be assessed and treated at OsMak before being referred to CSMC. OsMak will then send an LOA to CSMC detailing the patient’s medical needs. Residents can only be treated for specified medical services at CSMC and will be referred to OsMak for follow-up care. Joel E. Zurbano

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Mayor Binay said the agreement with CSMC reinforces the city’s commitment to health equity and access to quality healthcare for everyone in Makati.

The partnership will initially run for one year, but may be renewed depending on the program results.

The city government had established similar partnerships with Makati Medical Center and the Philippine Children’s Medical Center, tapping their specialized healthcare services and medical equipment for Makatizens.

“We are always looking for ways to improve our healthcare system, and this partnership with CSMC is just another step in the right direction. We will continue looking for ways to give our citizens access to the quality healthcare they need and deserve,” said Binay. Joel E. Zurbano

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