THE Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is poised to investigate the P2 billion claims made by hospitals and clinics accredited by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation.

Senator Teofisto Guingona 3rd, chairman of the committee, said the Senate wants to look into the disturbing claims that some accredited hospitals and clinics seek out PhilHealth members to operate on even if the treatment is unnecessary and may even be dangerous to the patient.

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