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[Utilization indicators of balneotherapy in Hungary]
Veronika Varga1, Imre Boncz1, Andor Sebestyén1
11 Egészségtudományi Kar, Egészségbiztosítási Intézet, Pécsi Tudományegyetem Pécs.
Orvosi Hetilap
|February 7, 2019
Summary
Spa therapy utilization funded by health insurance shows stable trends but significant territorial disparities exist. Analysis reveals variations in sex, age, and county-level access to these healthcare treatments.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Public Health Policy
- Spa and Balneotherapy Research
Background:
- Spa therapy is recognized for its healthcare benefits, yet its utilization metrics remain under-documented.
- Understanding spa treatment usage is crucial for effective healthcare resource allocation and policy development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the utilization patterns and social insurance indicators of publicly funded spa therapy in Hungary.
- To identify trends and geographical variations in spa treatment access and expenditure.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the National Health Insurance Fund of Hungary (2009-2016).
- Examination of spa treatment counts, social insurance expenses, and demographic distributions.
- Assessment of territorial inequalities in spa therapy utilization.
Main Results:
- Overall spa treatment counts decreased from 2009 to 2012, with 'Spa pool of medicinal water' being the most frequent treatment.
- Health insurance expenditures peaked in 2016, reaching 4.261 billion HUF.
- Significant territorial disparities in utilization were observed, with Csongrád county showing the highest incidence and Nógrád county the lowest. The 60-69 age group exhibited the highest utilization rates.
Conclusions:
- Spa therapy utilization funded by health insurance remained relatively stable over the study period.
- Marked territorial discrepancies in utilization, sex, age, and county distribution were identified.
- Further research into regional healthcare access disparities for spa treatments is warranted.
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