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NHSO’s roles in universal health coverage (UHC) and further cooperation. Dr. Pongpisut Jongudomsuk Assistant Secretary General National Health Security Office (NHSO), Thailand Thailand-Pacific Island Forum 9 August 2014, Bangkok, Thailand. b. National Health Security Office - Thailand.
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NHSO’s roles in universal health coverage (UHC)and further cooperation Dr. PongpisutJongudomsuk Assistant Secretary General National Health Security Office (NHSO), Thailand Thailand-Pacific Island Forum 9 August 2014, Bangkok, Thailand b National Health Security Office - Thailand
Infrastructure of NHSO Total staff 800 13 branch offices nationwide Headquarters office
Three public health insurance schemes in Thailand after achieving UHC Civil Servants 1963 Informal employees 2001 Formal employees 1991 General tax CSMBS UCS SSS contribution 5 mil 48 mil 10 mil Comptroller NHSO SSO Health services Public/private providers Beneficiaries
UHC achieved Outcome: Reduction in out of pocket payment
UHC achieved Outcome: Protection against health impoverishment
Further collaboration • Working collaboratively to achieve UHC by building capacity on • Health care financing and provider payment methods • Health service organization based on primary care • Quality accreditation • Governing structures • Health technology assessment • ICT systems for registration and service transactions • CAP UHC (Capacity building on UHC)