https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp A brief look at the South Korean health care system. en-us 2016-11-20 03:25:22 UTC 2025-11-15 23:08:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Condos.png aaltidor2015 https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp/wish/138907288 The Republic of Korea, located on the north-eastern edge of the continental Asian peninsula is home to a population of 50.22 million people as of 2015. Known for it's natural scenery, coastal villages, and advancement in technology, South Korea continues it's goal of bringing health care to a new age.]]> 2016-11-20 03:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp/wish/138907288 aaltidor2015 https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp/wish/138910243 December 1963, the first medical insurance act came into force, where it was later amended. In 1977, the social health service in Korea was established were less than 10% of the population was covered. After twelve years later and working towards expansion, the system was able to cover majority of its population in 1989. It was then the National Health Insurance (NHI), the compulsory health system of South Korea was established, where universal coverage became a key point in the delivery of health in South Korea.]]> 2016-11-20 05:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp/wish/138910243 aaltidor2015 https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp/wish/138910390 Only physicians and nurses certified by the Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Family Affairs can provide health services. This video provides a look into the Korean hospital system and delivery of care service, from a foreigner's view point. (It is to be noted towards the end the cost of care that was provided.)]]> 2016-11-20 05:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp/wish/138910390 aaltidor2015 https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp/wish/138910459 The National Health Insurance program funding is taken from three sources: contributions, government subsidies, and tobacco surcharges. Funds are both public and private. South Korea's has a low, but rapidly growing health care expenditure. The National Government provides approximately around 14% of the annual health revenue.]]> 2016-11-20 05:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp/wish/138910459 aaltidor2015 https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp/wish/138910560 A major disparity that the South Korean health care system faces to this day is regional inequalities with access of care. Known for it's coastal fishing villages, and traditional areas, providing universal coverage is still an issue the South Korean health care system faces. Access to care is still not widely available to 3-4% of the nation. Another disparity the Korean health care system faces is expanding access to the elderly population. South Korea is becoming an aging society faster than most, and taking care of the elderly has been a major family burden in South Korea, due to this, programs are being put in place to address these health care concerns.]]> 2016-11-20 05:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp/wish/138910560 aaltidor2015 https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp/wish/138910981 Health care in South Korea is both modern and efficient. The quality care and plans that provides access to care is something that we, the United States, can definitely observe and possibly implement into our very own system. Compare to many countries, it is sad to say that our health care system is truly lacking, but it takes more than just talks in order to better it. South Korea, to this day is still a growing nation, but their ability to better their health system for their citizen will benefit in the long run.]]> 2016-11-20 06:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp/wish/138910981 aaltidor2015 https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp/wish/138911218 Technology has become a major part of our lives, and advancement in technologies continues to grow. Being one of the top technological advanced nations, South Korea's journey in introducing technology into the medical field continues to provide insight into what we can truly do with technology in order to better our health care system. The following video provides a look into the "Digital Hospital", which is an advanced IT technology that South Korean hospitals operate on.]]> 2016-11-20 06:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp/wish/138911218 aaltidor2015 https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp/wish/138911605 2016-11-20 06:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/aaltidor2015/nzbmft6eetbp/wish/138911605