The Busan Saha Branch of the National Health Insurance Service (headed by Hwang Soonki) has been newly designated as a pilot area for the 'Home Medical Center Pilot Project' under the Long-Term Care Insurance for the Elderly. In response, the branch held a meeting with local healthcare organizations to establish a cooperative system tailored to the needs of the region.
The Sahaji branch of the National Health Insurance Service is holding a cooperative meeting with local health care organizations. Provided by the National Health Insurance Service
The meeting was attended by representatives from local healthcare organizations, including the Saha-gu branch of the Korean Senior Citizens Association (headed by Kang Daejun), the Saha-gu Medical Association (headed by Kwak Hyun), the Dental Association (headed by Hong Seungmin), the Association of Korean Medicine (headed by Hwang Heesun), the Pharmaceutical Association (headed by Bae Hyoseop), and the Nursing Association (represented by Secretary General Eo Hyunsook).
The National Health Insurance Service explained the roles and collaboration plans among the Service, the local government, and healthcare organizations in preparation for the nationwide integration of medical, long-term care, and support services, and exchanged opinions on these topics.
This pilot project is expected to serve as a social safety net by closely integrating and connecting various public and private care resources, thereby supporting elderly residents in the region to continue living in their preferred manner and in familiar surroundings.
Hwang Soonki, head of the branch, stated, "With Korea entering a super-aged society in 2025 and the nationwide implementation of the 'Integrated Care Support Act' in 2026, the National Health Insurance Service will play an active and central role to ensure that regionally customized integrated care services for seniors with complex needs are established in a stable manner."
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