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PhilHealth Fraud Scandal

The PhilHealth fraud scandal involves allegations of misuse of funds and dishonest practices within the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. It includes claims of fraudulent claims, ghost patients, and inflated bills to siphon off government resources meant for healthcare. Such activities compromise the integrity of the system, leading to financial losses and reduced trust in public healthcare services. The scandal has prompted investigations and calls for reforms to ensure transparency, accountability, and proper management of funds dedicated to health insurance for Filipinos.