Chosun University Hospital Receives Top Grade in HIRA's Stomach and Breast Cancer Appropriateness Evaluation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Chosun University Hospital announced on the 14th that it received a "Grade 1" rating in the "Gastric Cancer and Breast Cancer Appropriateness Evaluation" announced by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA).

Gastric cancer and breast cancer rank first in cancer incidence nationwide and first in cancer incidence among women, respectively. As their incidence rates have steadily increased recently, these diseases have attracted significant public attention regarding diagnosis and treatment.

HIRA evaluated the medical records from January to December 2019 based on indicators such as ▲whether specialized personnel were organized ▲rates of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy ▲recording rates of examinations and thoroughness of treatment documentation.

In this evaluation, Chosun University Hospital achieved high scores exceeding the national average, with 99.03 points for gastric cancer and a perfect score of 100 points for breast cancer, being recognized as a hospital excelling in cancer treatment.

Notably, it was the only hospital in the Gwangju area to receive Grade 1 in both gastric cancer and breast cancer appropriateness evaluations. It has maintained Grade 1 continuously, never missing it since the evaluations began, with five consecutive times for gastric cancer and seven consecutive times for breast cancer.

Hospital Director Jeong Jong-hoon said, “As a leading medical institution in the Gwangju area, Chosun University Hospital will continue to strive to provide the highest level of medical services to patients suffering from cancer.”

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