scholarly journals Frequent Users of Hospital Emergency Departments in Korea Characterized by Claims Data from the National Health Insurance: A Cross Sectional Study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. e0147450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jung Hoon Woo ◽  
Zachary Grinspan ◽  
Jason Shapiro ◽  
Sang Youl Rhee
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
Claims Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hospital Emergency ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frequent Users ◽  
Hospital Emergency Departments

scholarly journals Increasing age- and gender-specific burden and complexity of multimorbidity in Taiwan, 2003–2013: a cross-sectional study based on nationwide claims data

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. e028333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rey-Hsing Hu ◽  
Fei-Yuan Hsiao ◽  
Li-Ju Chen ◽  
Pei-Ting Huang ◽  
William Wei-Yuan Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
Claims Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Research Database ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Gender Groups

ObjectiveAlthough there is accumulating evidence regarding multimorbidity in Western countries, this information is very limited in Asian countries. This study aimed to estimate population-based, age-specific and gender-specific prevalence and trends of multimorbidity in the Taiwanese population.DesignThis was a cross-sectional study based on claims data (National Health Insurance Research Database, Taiwan).ParticipantsThe participants included a subset of the National Health Insurance Research Database, which contains claims data for two million randomly selected beneficiaries (~10% of the total population) under Taiwan’s mandatory National Health Insurance system.Outcome measurementsThe prevalence of multimorbidity in different age groups and in both sexes in 2003 and 2013 was reported. We analysed data on the prevalence of 20 common diseases in each age group and for both sexes. To investigate the clustering effect, we used graphical displays to analyse the likelihood of co-occurrence with one, two, three, and four or more other diseases for each selected disease in 2003 and 2013.ResultsThe prevalence of multimorbidity (two or more diseases) was 20.07% in 2003 and 30.44% in 2013. In 2013, the prevalence varied between 5.21% in patients aged 20–29 years and 80.96% in those aged 80–89 years. In patients aged 50–79 years, the prevalence of multimorbidity was higher in women than in men. In men, the prevalence of chronic pulmonary disease and cardiovascular-related diseases was predominant, while in women the prevalence of osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer and psychosomatic disorders was predominant. Co-occurring diseases varied across different age and gender groups.ConclusionsThe burden of multimorbidity is increasing and becoming more complex in Taiwan, and it was found to vary across different age and gender groups. Fulfilling the needs of individuals with multimorbidity requires collaborative work between healthcare providers and needs to take the age and gender disparities of multimorbidity into account.

Willingness to Pay for a National Health Insurance (NHI) in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abeer Alharbi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Maximum Amount ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Public health services in Saudi Arabia are provided free of charge to its citizens at the point of use. Recently, however, the government has realized that this model is unsustainable in the long run. Therefore, Saudi decision-makers are seeking to have a sustainable health system through the introduction of a contributory National Health Insurance that require making regular financial contributions from its members. Objective This study aims to explore the people’s willingness to pay for a National Health Insurance system in Saudi Arabia. The study also aims to understand the factors affecting their willingness or unwillingness to pay NHI, such as, their demographic and socio-economic characteristics, the type of their usual health care provider, and their satisfaction with the current healthcare services.Methods A cross-sectional study design with Contingent Valuation (CV) technique was used to measure the value of National Health Insurance based on an individual’s willingness to pay. The data were collected from 475 participants using an online survey via Google Forms between March 2021 and April 2021. Frequencies, logistic regression, and linear regression, were conducted to answer the research questions.Results The percentage of individuals who was willing to pay for NHI was higher than those who were not willing to pay (62.9%) vs (37.1%). There was a significant association between the type of usual healthcare provider and the likelihood of paying for NHI (OR CI = 0.20 to 0.51, p< 0.05=0.00). Also, there was a significant association between satisfaction with healthcare services and the likelihood of paying for NHI (OR CI = 0.02 to 0.31, p< 0.05=0.00). The median amount of money the people were willing to pay as a monthly contribution for NHI was 100 SAR (26.5 USD) with the average being 152 SAR (40 USD). There was a significant association between age and the maximum amount the participants were willing to pay (ß=-0.15,t=-2.55,p<0.05=0.01). In addition, the results show a significant relationship between income and the maximum amount of money people were willing to pay (ß=-0.25,t=3.81,p<0.05=0.001).Conclusion This study provided some evidence that most of the population of Saudi Arabia were willing to pay for NHI if implemented. The factors that appeared to influence the willingness to pay and the amount of monthly payment included the type of usual source of care, satisfaction with current public services, age, and income.

scholarly journals The superior service based on the highest number of visits and income of Hajj Hospital Surabaya in The National Health Insurance era

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachmad Cahyadi ◽  
Stefanus Supriyanto ◽  
Ratna Dwi Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
General Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Number Of Visits

Background: A hospitals’ superior service is expected to be of higher value than other available provisions, which consequently differentiates the facility from others, as the branding easily attracts the community attention. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to identify the most needed and profitable health services from existing hospitals. Design and methods: This was a descriptive research performed with a cross sectional study approach. The variables studied include the number of visits, and revenue based on National Health Insurance (JKN). Results: Findings show that the polyclinics were the highest number of visits between 2016 and 2017 include Cardiac, Internal Medicine, Medical Rehabilitation, Nerve, General Surgery, and also Dental & Mouth. Conversely, those with the most significant income include Heart, Polyclinics, Dental & Mouth, as well as General Surgery Polyclinics. Moreover, the Medical Rehabilitation and Internal Medicine outpatient installations demonstrated negative INA income, while the already running featured Services in high demand were Heart, Nerve, Dental & Oral, and also General Surgery polyclinics. Conclusions: In can be concluded that not all polyclinics with high traffic generate positive income, hence it is necessary to monitor and analyze National Health Insurance (JKN) monthly income.

scholarly journals Physician Palliative Education Associated With High Use of Hospice Care Service

2021 ◽  
pp. 104990912110141
Author(s):  
Mei-Hsing Chuang ◽  
Fang-Niarn Lee ◽  
Yih-Tsong Shiau ◽  
Hsiu-Yi Shen ◽  
Chih-Ching Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
Hospice Care ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Services

Background: Taiwan’s National Health Insurance provides coverage for palliative and hospice care. The following 10 types of diseases have been added to the National Health Insurance reimbursement regulation: end-stage cancer, motor neuron disease, organic psychosis, brain degeneration, heart failure, chronic airway obstruction diseases, other lung diseases, chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, acute renal failure, and chronic renal failure. Objective: This study aimed to determine the association between physicians’ palliative education and use of hospice care in hospitalized patients at the end of life. Design and Setting: A cross-sectional study in a Taipei community hospital. Participants: Patients who died between 2014 and 2019 were identified. The deceased had at least 1 of the 10 diseases covered by health insurance were included. Hospice care services included hospice ward care and hospice shared care. This study included 2,661 individuals. In total, 972 (36.5%) patients used hospice care services. Results: After adjusting for age, gender, and comorbidities, physicians’ palliative education was found to significantly associated with the use of hospice care (OR: 14.38, 95% CI: 10.90-18.98). Conclusions: Physicians’ palliative education was found to be an independent factor associated with higher use of hospice care. The findings suggest increasing palliative and hospice education among physicians so that they can ensure that their patients have high-quality end-of-life medical care in an aging society.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Nonrenewal of Health Insurance Membership in Ejisu-Juaben Municipality of Ashanti Region, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Kwawukume Mawumenyo Aku ◽  
Kofi Akohene Mensah ◽  
Peter Twum ◽  
Peter Agyei-Baffour ◽  
Daniel Opoku ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Systemic Factors ◽  
The Government

Background. In the quest to prevent households from making catastrophic expenditures at the point of seeking healthcare, the government of Ghana introduced the National Health Insurance in 2003. However, people are reluctant to renew their membership. This study was, therefore, conducted to identify factors influencing the nonrenewal of National Health Insurance membership in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 427 respondents in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality to ascertain factors influencing the nonrenewal of health insurance membership status. Data were entered and analyzed using Stata version 14. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine sociodemographic factors, household factors, and systemic factors influencing the nonrenewal of health insurance status. Statistical significance for all testing was set as p ≤ 0.05 . Results. Sociodemographic factors such as gender (AOR = 0.531; CI = 0.287–0.985) and educational level (AOR = 5.268; CI = 1.130–24.551)) were associated with the nonrenewal of health insurance membership. Income levels in Ghana Cedis were 500–1000 (AOR = 0.216; CI = 0.075–0.617) and 1001–2000 (AOR = 0.085; CI = 0.019–0.383). Systemic decision on factors such as clients’ satisfaction (AOR = 0.149; CI = 0.035–0.640), making copayment (AOR = 0.152; CI = 0,068–0.344), acquiring all prescribed drugs (AOR = 4.191; CI = 2.027–8.668), and awareness of mobile renewal (AOR = 3.139; CI = 1.462–6.739) was associated with nonrenewal of membership. Conclusions. The nonrenewal of health insurance membership was influenced by sociodemographic, household, and systemic factors. Therefore, the Municipal Health Directorate and the National Health Insurance Authority have to work on these factors to reach the target of 100% active coverage in the municipality.

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