Sungkyunkwan University Samsung Changwon Hospital Selected as Diagnostic Institution for Rare Disease Special Cases
Applications Open from January 1 Next Year, Rapid Diagnosis and Medical Access Improvement for Patients with Ultra-Rare Diseases
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] Sungkyunkwan University Samsung Changwon Hospital was recently designated by the National Health Insurance Service as a ‘Specialized Medical Institution for Rare Diseases, Rare Diseases of Unknown Detailed Classification, and Other Chromosomal Abnormality Diseases Eligible for Medical Expense Support.’
With this designation, Samsung Changwon Hospital can now apply for medical expense support for ultra-rare diseases. In other words, the scope of medical service support has expanded for patients who previously could not receive accurate diagnosis and related benefits due to the absence of a designated medical institution within Changwon Special City.
Patients with ultra-rare diseases who were not eligible for medical expense support have faced burdens from high medical costs and gaps in medical benefits. To assist these patients, Samsung Changwon Hospital recently established a Rare Disease and Genetic Development Clinic, striving to improve the quality of life for rare disease patients through diagnosis, treatment, and counseling.
As a result, the National Health Insurance Service has designated Samsung Changwon Hospital as a medical institution capable of diagnosing ultra-rare diseases, rare diseases of unknown detailed classification, and other chromosomal abnormality diseases. Starting January 1 of next year, patients diagnosed with ultra-rare diseases eligible for medical expense support at Samsung Changwon Hospital and approved by the National Health Insurance Service will have their inpatient and outpatient co-payment rates applied at 10% (based on health insurance standards).
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Director Ko Gwang-cheol of Samsung Changwon Hospital stated, “Medical service support for ultra-rare disease patients in the region, who had been in a medical blind spot due to difficulties in diagnosis and treatment, has been expanded. As the top medical institution in Changwon Special City, we will do our best to minimize inconveniences for local residents while enhancing their satisfaction.”
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