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Payment methods of health insurance system in Thailand. Samrit Srithamrongsawat Health Insurance System Research Office Samrit.strsw@yahoo.co.th. Outline of presentation. Overview of payment methods of the Thai health insurance schemes Universal Coverage Scheme
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Payment methods of health insurance system in Thailand Samrit Srithamrongsawat Health Insurance System Research Office Samrit.strsw@yahoo.co.th
Outline of presentation • Overview of payment methods of the Thai health insurance schemes • Universal Coverage Scheme • Civil Servant Medical Benefit Scheme • Social Security Scheme • Effects of payment methods: the Thai experiences
Thailand: historical development Establishment of prepayment schemes User fees Informal exemption 1945 Expansion of prepayment schemes 1970 1975 LIC 1980 CSMBS 1-3rd NHP 1962-76 Provincial hospitals 1983 CHF 1990 SSS 1980 SSS CSMBS LIC MWS Universal Coverage 4th -5th NHP (1977-86) District hospitals Health centers 1990 1994 PVHI SSS 2000 2001 Universal Coverage CSMBS Health Infrastructure 2001
Coverage of health insurance: 1991-2003 Source: HWS 1991, 1996, 2001, 2003
Aim and objectives of purchasing Ensuring good quality and efficient services are provided to beneficiaries Aim • To ensure good health • To solve health problems • Response to social expectation • To control cost Objectives
Payment methods and provider risk Per Discharged Per member IP and OP DRGs Retrospective Full cost Full Capitation Bundled Hospital -MD DRGs Discount per diem Hospital IP DRGs Minimum Maximum Provider Risk
Payment & provider behavior WHR 2000
Use of ambulatory care Use of ill persons Use of ill persons covered by the scheme Source: 2005 HWS
Use of appointed services of patients with chronic conditions Take-up of benefits Use services Source: 2005 HWS
Hospitalization Days of stay Being admitted Take-up of benefits Number of admission Source: 2005 HWS
Responsiveness Enabling access Equal treatment Financial protection Prompt treatment* ABAC (2006)
Responsiveness Equal treatment* Financial difficulties* Good quality* Satisfaction ABAC (2006)
FFS: CSMBS experiences Cabinet resolution, full pay for non ED, limit ceiling LOS of private R&B and stringent private admission
UCS: approved capitation budget and estimated expenses 2002 - 2006
Conclusions • There were both improving and worsening health problems among Thai populations . • Provider’s bias in service provision was evident by insurance scheme, particularly for chronic conditions and hospitalization. Remaining issues of concern • Quality of medical are • Outcomeof treatment
Conclusions • Health insurance systems in Thailand provide fairly responsiveness to their beneficiaries and need further improvement. • Close-end payment methods are more effective in controlling costs than open-end payment method.