Role of Healthcare in Korean Long-Term Care Insurance
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: S41-S46, 2012.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-26806
ABSTRACT
With the rapid aging of the population, Korea introduced public long-term care insurance for older people in 2008. The long-term care insurance was designed as a separate scheme from the national health insurance, with eligibility qualifications and the certification process based on functional disability, benefits and coverage of community-based and institutional care, and a financing structure through multi-party contributions. Delivering appropriate health services to long-term care beneficiaries who manifest a high prevalence of comorbid chronic conditions with rising healthcare costs, however, presents a particular challenge. The lack of coordination between the health and long-term care sectors, limited consideration of physicians' assessments in the certification process, inadequate provision of health services in long-term care facilities, and overlapping and inefficient use of care resources act as barriers to providing comprehensive healthcare for older beneficiaries. Through active participation in the long-term care system, health professionals can help older patients navigate through the complex long-term care terrain to obtain quality healthcare.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Insurance, Long-Term Care
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Delivery of Health Care
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Disability Evaluation
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National Health Programs
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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