Designation of National District Hospitals

National District Hospitals shall be equipped by the National Government.
Allotment is based on authorized bed capacity and ranges from 20 to 25 pesos per patient per day.
New hospitals' bed capacity should consider district population but not below 25 beds.
If bed occupancy average is below 65% after 3 years, funding may be reduced up to 25% at the Secretary of Health's discretion.
Existing appropriations higher than estimated allotments shall be maintained.

Hospitals with inpatient numbers exceeding authorized bed capacity by 10% shall be reclassified to the next higher bed capacity category.
Reclassified hospitals receive proportionate increase in allocations.

National District Hospitals get priority in national funds for construction, improvements, repairs, equipment, supplies, medicines, and aids.
Priority in fund release for hospitals not yet in operation.
All National District Hospitals must adhere to a standard table of equipment based on bed capacity.
Secretary of Health to provide a uniform table of equipment.
Hospital chiefs to certify compliance within 30 days.

Upon full implementation, local government contributions to designated hospitals may be reallocated to other hospitals within the district.
Contributions may be used for facility improvements but not personnel salaries and wages.

Secretary of Health is authorized to issue rules and regulations for this Act's implementation.

Appropriations for operation and maintenance of National District Hospitals shall be included in subsequent Appropriations Acts.

Laws inconsistent with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
The Act does not abolish existing district hospitals nor reduce their national fund allocations.