What is YAKAP?
The PhilHealth program that pays clinics to deliver primary care
YAKAP covers 4 core services
YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program) is PhilHealth's national primary care benefit package. Every PhilHealth member and their dependents can receive free primary care at accredited clinics. PhilHealth pays your clinic a capitation rate per empaneled patient per year.
eKonsulta is shutting down. Your clinic needs a new EMR.
PhilHealth is permanently decommissioning eKonsulta on July 1, 2026. Per Advisory 2025-0077, every YAKAP clinic must pick a PhilHealth-certified EMR provider before the April 1 declaration deadline.
If your clinic still relies on eKonsulta for encoding and submitting YAKAP data, you need to plan your transition now. Clinics that wait risk disruptions to their encoding workflow and potential delays in PhilHealth payments.
SeriousMD is PhilHealth-certified (KON-13-01-2026-00002) and supports the YAKAP API v1.1 for direct submission. Read about the eKonsulta shutdown timeline →
The eKonsulta Shutdown Timeline
The Problems YAKAP Clinics Face Every Day
If any of these sound familiar, SeriousMD can help
Double Encoding Wastes Hours
Your staff encodes patient data in the clinic EMR, then types it again in eKonsulta. Two systems for one patient. Every single day.
How to fix double encoding →eKonsulta is Desktop-Only
Tied to one clinic computer. If you're not in the office, you can't access records. If the computer breaks, your data is at risk.
Switch to cloud-based EMR →Incomplete Data = Less Payment
Missing lab results or prescriptions in your submissions means you only qualify for the first tranche (40%), not the full capitation.
How capitation payments work →Manual Master List Downloads
Downloading and importing the daily master list manually from PhilHealth. Miss a day and you miss new empaneled patients.
Learn about YAKAP enrollment →IP Address Problems
eKonsulta requires a fixed IP address for submissions. Clinics on wireless internet get locked out when their IP changes.
Why eKonsulta is being replaced →Encoding Backlog Piles Up
Fell behind on encoding? Every unsubmitted consultation is money left on the table. The March 31 deadline for previous year data is real.
YAKAP accreditation requirements →YAKAP Resources for Clinics
Everything your clinic needs to understand YAKAP, get accredited, and switch EMR providers
What is YAKAP? A Simple Guide for Clinics
How the program works, what it covers (KONSULTA, GAMOT, LABORATORYO, SCREEN), and what it means for your practice.
Read guide →eKonsulta is Shutting Down July 2026
PhilHealth Advisory 2025-0077 confirmed the timeline. Here's what your clinic needs to do before the April 1 deadline.
Read article →YAKAP Accreditation Requirements (2026)
Complete checklist for clinics applying for YAKAP accreditation. Staff requirements, facility standards, documentation.
View checklist →How to Switch from eKonsulta to a Certified EMR
Step-by-step migration process. Paperwork, data export, cipher key transfer, staff training, and go-live timeline.
Read guide →The YAKAP Double Encoding Problem (and How to Fix It)
Why most YAKAP clinics encode the same patient data twice, and how an integrated EMR eliminates duplicate work.
Read article →YAKAP Capitation Payments: How Clinics Get Paid
How the two-tranche payment system works, what data you need to submit, and common payment issues clinics face.
Read article →Why YAKAP Clinics Choose SeriousMD
It's how over 30,000 doctors manage their practice in the Philippines
Direct PhilHealth Submission
Your consultation records, lab results, and prescriptions flow from SeriousMD to PhilHealth through the YAKAP backend. No manual uploads. No re-encoding.
EMR-Connected YAKAP Workflow
Your doctors encode consultations in SeriousMD as usual. That data flows directly to the YAKAP backend for processing and PhilHealth submission. No separate encoding. No double entry.
Automatic Master List Import
Your empaneled patient list imports automatically. No more manual downloads from PhilHealth every morning.
Cloud-Based, Any Device
Access patient records from any device with internet. Web, iOS, Android. Not locked to one desktop in the clinic.
Trusted by Over 30,000 Doctors
SeriousMD is the most widely used practice management platform in the Philippines. NPC data privacy verified. Built for Filipino healthcare workflows.
Migration Support Included
We help you export eKonsulta data, import it into SeriousMD, set up your YAKAP workflow, and train your staff. Free onboarding support.
Built on 10+ Years of EMR Experience
SeriousMD has been building healthcare software since 2014. YAKAP certification is the latest addition to a platform designed for Filipino clinics from day one.
Dedicated Support Team
Real humans who understand YAKAP workflows. Get help with encoding issues, PhilHealth submissions, and technical questions via chat.
How to Get Started
From first contact to live YAKAP submissions
Talk to Us
Fill out the form above. We'll reach out to discuss your clinic's setup, patient volume, and timeline.
See the Demo
Walk through the YAKAP integration inside SeriousMD. See how FPE encoding, consultations, labs, and prescriptions work.
Migrate Your Data
Export your eKonsulta records. We help import them into SeriousMD. Train your staff on the new workflow.
Go Live
Request your new cipher key from PhilHealth PRO. Start submitting YAKAP data directly from SeriousMD.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is YAKAP?
YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program) is PhilHealth's national primary care benefit package. It covers consultations, 75 medicines, 13 lab tests, and 6 cancer screenings for all PhilHealth members at accredited clinics. PhilHealth pays clinics through a capitation model. Full explainer here.
When is eKonsulta shutting down?
July 1, 2026. Clinics must declare their chosen EMR provider by April 1, 2026. Data migration happens April through June. There are no extensions. See the full timeline.
Is SeriousMD certified for YAKAP?
Yes. SeriousMD is PhilHealth-certified under certificate number KON-13-01-2026-00002. We support YAKAP API v1.1 for FPE encoding, consultations, lab results, prescriptions, and direct PhilHealth submission.
How does capitation payment work?
PhilHealth pays your clinic per empaneled patient per year in two tranches: 40% mid-year (based on completed FPEs) and 60% at year-end (based on complete encounter data). Complete encoding directly affects your payment. Full payment breakdown.
Can I migrate my eKonsulta data?
Yes. You export all data from eKonsulta before requesting your cipher key transfer. Our team helps import that data into SeriousMD and set up your new YAKAP workflow. Migration guide here.
I'm already on SeriousMD. Do I need to switch?
If you're already using SeriousMD and your clinic is YAKAP-accredited, the YAKAP integration connects to your existing EMR. You encode patient data as usual, and it flows to the YAKAP backend automatically. See how it eliminates double encoding.
Your Clinic Needs a YAKAP EMR Before July 2026
eKonsulta is going away. Talk to our team about migrating your YAKAP workflow to SeriousMD. Free onboarding support for early adopters.
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