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Cost-effectiveness of hospital-based treatment compared with community treatment centres: an analysis of Korea National Health Insurance claims data

  • 0Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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July 25, 2024

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July 25, 2024

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Summary

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Community treatment centers (CTCs) offer a more cost-effective approach to managing COVID-19 patients compared to traditional hospitalizations. This comparative study highlights significant savings with CTC care.

Area Of Science

  • Health Economics
  • Infectious Disease Management
  • Public Health

Background

  • COVID-19 pandemic necessitated evaluation of healthcare resource allocation.
  • Hospital-based care presents significant financial burdens.
  • Alternative treatment models require cost-effectiveness analysis.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To compare the cost-effectiveness of hospital-based treatment versus Community Treatment Centres (CTCs) for COVID-19 patients.
  • To analyze medical expenses and outcomes for different COVID-19 care settings.
  • To determine the economic viability of CTCs as a primary treatment modality.

Main Methods

  • Statistical analysis of expenses incurred by COVID-19 patients in hospitals versus CTCs.
  • Comparative study of 411,530 inpatients and 243,329 CTC patients (Jan 2020 - Dec 2021).
  • Calculation of severe disease probability, hospitalization duration, and medical costs.

Main Results

  • Average medical expenses for CTC patients were 2,220,000 KRW.
  • CTC patient expenses were significantly lower than those for hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
  • Analysis indicates a lower cost burden for patients treated in CTCs.

Conclusions

  • Community Treatment Centres (CTCs) demonstrate greater cost-effectiveness than hospital-only services for COVID-19 care.
  • Implementing CTCs can lead to substantial healthcare cost savings.
  • CTCs represent a viable and economical alternative for managing COVID-19 patients.

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