Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine (대한예방한의학회지)

Society of Preventive Korean Medicine (대한예방한의학회)
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Survey on Private Health Insurance Awareness of Korean Medicine Doctor

실손의료보험에 대한 한의사 인식도 조사

  • Hye In Jeong (Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Taegwang Nam (School of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University) ;
  • Kyeong Han Kim (Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
  • 정혜인 (경희대학교 한의과대학 예방의학교실 ) ;
  • 남태광 (우석대학교 한의과대학 ) ;
  • 김경한 (우석대학교 한의과대학 예방의학교실)
  • Received : 2023.07.26
  • Accepted : 2023.08.25
  • Published : 2023.08.31
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Abstract

Objectives : This study aimed to investigate the recognition of coverage for Korean medicine treatments in private medical insurance among Korean medicine doctors (KMDs). Methods : Questionnaire reviewed by experts was performed to KMDs who were registered in the Association of Korean Medicine. The survey targeted awareness of private health insurance for Korean medicine, appropriate coverage, cost, and frequency. Results : Data were collected from 932 respondents out of 28,234 Korean medicine doctors. Most KMDs were aware of coverage for Korean medicine in private medical insurance, and they responded that pharmacopuncture and herbal decoction were covered first. KMDs also responded that the coverage should be provided without limited number of times, except herbal medicine. Conclusion : Most KMDs responded that Korean medical private medical insurance was essential. To promote the developing insurance for Korean medicine, survey for public and insurance company will be performed.

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