Objectives.
Section 3
SEC. 3. Objectives. - The MHARSMC shall pursue the following objectives: (a) To provide the Filipino people, particularly in the Province of Misamis Occidental, with a more affordable, quality and timely hospital care through a more efficient health service delivery system that prioritizes the needs of the underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women and children, and when resources are available, provide free medical care to indigent citizens; (b) To develop the MHARSMC into a world class tertiary healthcare provider that utilizes modern and advanced medical technologies; (c) To promote, encourage and engage in scientific research in the prevention of diseases and the care and treatment of patients and related activities, including scholarship and conduct of relevant congresses, conventions, seminars, and conferences; (d) To encourage and undertake the training of physicians, nurses, medical technicians, health officers, social workers, and other health professionals on the practical and scientific conduct and implementation of health and medical services, and related activities; and (e) To extend other medical services pursuant to the goals, objectives and rules of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP).