First experiences with the new financing system and health care plans
Surján, L.
Orvosi Hetilap 135(10): 507-511
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6002 PMID: 8146005 Document Number: 435634
Our experience on the new health reimbursement system and further plans for secondary care. The author gives a short review about the steps of the health reform emphasizing the importance of initiation of performance based reimbursement which has supported to reach the aims of our reform. The results of the new reimbursement system, its practical difficulties, the actions taken to overcome them are also presented. It can be stated that no theoretical objection has been arised against the performance based reimbursement. A committee has been elected for the necessary continuous maintenance of the system. The equalization of the facilities, the reconstruction process of the hospitals, the investments financed by the World Bank loans are the conditions of the further reforms. The program "For the Healthier Nation" is the most important contribution to our health reform. Financially this program based on the "The Health Promotion Foundation".