Health Insurance Provides Real-Time Supply Information on Protective Suits and Negative Pressure Devices

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[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dae-yeol] The National Health Insurance Service announced on the 19th that it is providing real-time information on companies capable of supplying mobile X-rays and negative pressure devices on its official website.

As the number of patients infected with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) increased, the demand for medical devices and supplies surged, leading to supply-demand imbalances. To address this, the measure was implemented. A platform has been established on the website that handles information on medical devices such as thermometers and manual patient transporters, pharmaceuticals used in COVID-19 treatment such as antiviral and antimalarial drugs, and protective clothing and mobile negative pressure devices. It allows access to information on companies that can immediately supply devices and supplies to hospitals and other care institutions.

The Service expects that by confirming the available supply quantities from the respective manufacturers and sellers, faster responses will be possible. Care institutions can register the quantities of needed supplies in the COVID-19 menu after accessing the '(New) Care Institution Information Plaza,' while suppliers can enter their supply quantities by selecting medical supplies management in the center of the same screen. Information on medical consumables and pharmaceuticals, in addition to medical devices, is also provided.

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