Gumi City and Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital Sign Agreement for 'Outpatient Fee Support Project for Low-Income Groups'

Support of 500,000 Won for Outpatient Fees for Medically Vulnerable Patients Decided

Gumi City and Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital signed an agreement on the 15th at City Hall to support outpatient expenses for low-income groups.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yeo Jong-gu] Gumi City, Gyeongbuk, signed an agreement on the 15th with Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital to support the 'Outpatient Fee Support Project for Low-Income Groups' for medically vulnerable populations.

This agreement involves public-private cooperation to identify individuals with low medical accessibility in the region and provide early diagnosis of diseases along with customized integrated health, welfare, and medical services.

The Outpatient Fee Support Project for Low-Income Groups is a program in which Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital supports outpatient medical expenses, including consultation fees, examination fees, and treatment fees, up to a maximum of 500,000 KRW, aiming for early disease detection and prevention of severe illnesses.

Jang Se-yong, Mayor of Gumi City, stated, "We have been able to protect citizens' health and realize leading medical welfare," adding, "We hope that through the provision of customized medical services, both institutions will cooperate to eliminate blind spots in medical welfare."

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