Perinatology.  2017 Dec;28(4):109-114. 10.14734/PN.2017.28.4.109.

Recent Improvements in Medical Expense Support Policies for Newborns in South Korea: Focusing on the Activities of the Korean Society of Neonatology

• Lee WR

• KMID: 2409116
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14734/PN.2017.28.4.109

Abstract

Despite various national policies aimed at resolving the problems of low birth rates and aging society, the number of newborn babies in South Korea continues to decline. On the other hand, the birth rates of high-risk newborn babies are increasing. With the increase in survival rates, the burden of medical expenses is increasing in high-risk infants. Beginning in 2016, the 3rd national plan for aging society and population reinforces social responsibility for birth and nurture, focusing on easing the burden of intensive care on newborn babies. Thus, the Korean Society of Neonatology along with related organizations proposed and implemented policies to reduce the burden of medical expenses of high-risk infants. The Korean Society of Neonatology will continue the important role to analyze the burden of neonatal medical health care expenses and to establish the effective and efficient health care system for high-risk newborn babies.

Keyword

Infant; Neonatal intensive care; Health expenditures; National health insurance

MeSH Terms

Aging
Birth Rate
Critical Care
Delivery of Health Care
Hand
Health Expenditures
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn*
Intensive Care, Neonatal
Korea*
National Health Programs
Neonatology*
Parturition
Social Responsibility
Survival Rate

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