Public Hospital Management
Analysis of common problems in hospital medical service charge management
Li Tianjun, Teng Shiwei, Yang Hua, Feng Haihuan
Published 2022-10-02
Cite as Chin J Hosp Admin, 2022, 38(10): 724-727. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn111325-20220518-00450
Abstract
As suggested by regulatory feedbacks from relevant national regulatory agencies on the use of medical insurance funds, noticeable problems were found in the compliance and rationality of medical service charges among Chinese hospitals. Based on the practice of hospital management, the authors summarized common problems of various medical service charge management as reported by the management authorities at all levels. These problems referred to name-replaceable charges and affiliated charges, splitting charges, repeated charges, and multiple(false) charges. On this basis, the paper analyzed such hospital management risks incurred as regulatory penalties, fee disputes and medical disputes, as well as their internal and external causes. In the end, the paper put forward countermeasures and suggestions for reference by hospitals in their management of medical service charges.
Key words:
Financial management, hospital; Charge management; Medical service item; Medical insurance fund; Fund supervision
Contributor Information
Li Tianjun
Medical Insurance Office, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
Teng Shiwei
Medical Insurance Office, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
Yang Hua
Medical Insurance Office, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
Feng Haihuan
Medical Insurance Office, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China