[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] The 'Long-term Care Home Medical Center Pilot Project,' in which doctors and nurses regularly visit the homes of elderly individuals with mobility difficulties to provide medical and nursing services, has officially gained momentum.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on the 7th that 28 medical institutions are participating in this pilot project, with over 600 long-term care beneficiaries applying, and as of the end of last month, home medical services have been provided to more than 450 people.
This pilot project began last December through a public contest by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Long-term care beneficiaries with mobility difficulties (levels 1 to 4) can apply for services through the Home Medical Center or the National Health Insurance Corporation, and after application, they receive services following a visit consultation and evaluation by the home medical team.
The Long-term Care Home Medical Center plans to operate the pilot until November, after which it will evaluate the service provision status, project model, and participant satisfaction to expand the program.
Choi Jong-gyun, Director of Population Policy at the Ministry of Health and Welfare, stated, "The Home Medical Center, which regularly visits homes, is expected to greatly help elderly individuals meet their medical needs at home," adding, "We will continue to do our best to expand home medical services for long-term care beneficiaries."
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