Local governments today face two urgent responsibilities in public health: making healthcare accessible for every resident and ensuring financial sustainability of health services. These goals are often seen as separate, but with the right tools, they can reinforce each other.

Telemedicine is one such tool. Beyond improving access to care, it opens a pathway for local governments to maximize PhilHealth reimbursements under the Konsulta package, creating a cycle where inclusiveness and revenue generation support each other.

The Challenge of Inclusiveness

Many municipalities still struggle to reach residents in geographically isolated barangays. Distance, lack of doctors, and limited diagnostic capacity often prevent early detection of health conditions. These barriers lead to unequal access, with poorer or more remote households missing out on the care they need.

For Municipal Health Officers and Mayors, the question is clear: how can we extend care to every corner of the municipality, without overwhelming our budgets or staff?

The Link Between Telemedicine and PhilHealth Revenues

Under the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, PhilHealth’s Konsulta package reimburses local government facilities for providing outpatient consultations, diagnostics, and medicines. However, many rural health units and ABTCs underperform in this area, often because they lack the ability to conduct required diagnostic tests or extend services beyond their physical clinics.

This is where telemedicine solutions like IDIS2GO create a direct financial advantage.

By equipping frontline health workers with portable diagnostic tools and secure digital connections, LGUs can:

• Expand Reach – Residents in far-flung barangays can be enrolled in Konsulta without traveling to the main health center.

• Increase Billable Services – Portable devices allow basic diagnostics (blood pressure, ECG, oxygen saturation, glucose) to be done in the field, which are reimbursable under PhilHealth.

• Raise Completion Rates – With easier access, more patients complete their Konsulta checklists, boosting LGU reimbursement totals.

The result: inclusiveness for citizens, and more revenue for the LGU health system.

IDIS2GO: Portable, Practical, and Proven

Distributed in the Philippines by One Top Medical Systems Resources, IDIS2GO Telemedicine is a portable diagnostic system designed for frontline deployment. It allows health workers to perform essential tests on-site, securely transmit results, and connect patients with doctors remotely when needed.

Key benefits for LGUs include:

• Portability – Designed to be carried into remote barangays, even those without full clinic facilities.

• Diagnostic Capability – Covers the essential parameters that align with PhilHealth Konsulta requirements.

• Ease of Use – User-friendly for barangay health workers and municipal health staff.

• Integration – Results can be incorporated into patient records, ensuring proper documentation for reimbursement.

By investing in IDIS2GO, an LGU is not just buying equipment — it is acquiring the ability to transform every barangay visit into a PhilHealth-eligible service encounter.

The Revenue Potential for LGUs

PhilHealth’s Konsulta program is designed to financially reward local governments that document, diagnose, and treat more patients in primary care. Yet many municipalities fail to fully realize this potential because of:

• Limited patient reach.

• Incomplete diagnostic capacity.

• Low enrollment rates.

With IDIS2GO, these barriers are lowered. More patients enrolled means more reimbursements. More diagnostics performed means higher claim totals. And more complete records mean fewer rejected claims.

For Municipal Mayors, this is not only a health win but also a governance win. A functioning telemedicine system backed by PhilHealth reimbursements effectively pays for itself over time, while proving the LGU’s commitment to both inclusiveness and fiscal responsibility.

One Top Medical Systems Resources: A Partner for LGUs

Behind the solution is One Top Medical Systems Resources (OTMSR), a company that has built its reputation on helping LGUs and health facilities adopt practical, globally proven technologies. OTMSR is not simply a distributor — it is a partner that understands both the technical and governance sides of local health delivery.

By bringing IDIS2GO to the Philippines, OTMSR enables local governments to:

• Strengthen health inclusiveness by reaching residents in every barangay.

• Maximize financial opportunities through PhilHealth Konsulta reimbursements.

• Demonstrate leadership in modernizing local healthcare delivery.

Healthcare inclusiveness and financial sustainability are not opposing goals — they are two sides of the same coin. With IDIS2GO Telemedicine, distributed by One Top Medical Systems Resources, every consultation becomes an opportunity to serve citizens better and secure PhilHealth revenues that keep services running.

For Municipal Health Officers and Mayors, the next step is clear: invest in telemedicine, expand Konsulta coverage, and show that your municipality is ready to lead in both governance and care.