Suwon-si Conducts Long-term Hospitalization Survey for Medical Benefits... 56 Patients Discharged

Suwon City is conducting a survey on long-term hospitalized patients receiving medical benefits.

The city of Suwon in Gyeonggi Province conducted a survey on the long-term hospitalization status of 960 medical aid long-term inpatients, resulting in the discharge of 56 patients and the selection of 135 individuals as case management targets.

To prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, Suwon City investigated the health status and appropriateness of hospitalization of long-term medical aid inpatients at 125 medical institutions inside and outside the jurisdiction from March 6 to May 31.

Based on the survey results, Suwon City discharged 56 patients who were eligible for discharge, including 16 case management targets. Additionally, 135 individuals were selected as case management targets, among whom 16 were returned home (12 people) or admitted to social welfare facilities (4 people).

Furthermore, discharged patients under case management were linked to community services such as the Long-Term Care Insurance for the Elderly and home care visiting services.

A Suwon City official stated, "We plan to thoroughly manage medical aid cases," adding, "This survey will help stabilize the medical aid finances."

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