To Prevent Chronic Kidney Disease from Leading to Dialysis, Legislative Yuan's Health and Welfare Association Calls for Establishment of National Office
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The Legislative Yuan's Health and Welfare Association and experts are calling on the government to establish a national kidney disease office and set reducing new dialysis patients as a core KPI. NHIA data shows Taiwan's annual new dialysis patient count has decreased for three consecutive years, but clinically, some patients still have significantly deteriorated kidney function upon referral. Experts recommend expanding UACR testing in adult health checks and increasing pay-for-performance (P4P) incentives. The Ministry of Health and Welfare says it will review inter-ministerial plans and strengthen follow-up management.
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- Q: What is the current status of chronic kidney disease prevention in Taiwan?
- A: The annual number of new dialysis patients has decreased for three consecutive years, but experts are calling for stronger measures.
- Q: What is a UACR test?
- A: It measures the ratio of urine albumin to urine creatinine to more accurately detect early kidney damage.
- Q: What is Pay-for-Performance (P4P)?
- A: It is a payment model that rewards healthcare providers based on the quality and outcomes of care, used in kidney disease to promote early referral and proper management.