Home Hospitalization Claims Blocked; Shih Chung-liang Urges Insurers to Adjust Rules
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Taiwan's Minister of Health and Welfare, Shih Chung-liang, called on insurers to revise medical insurance claim rules to align with the trend of outpatient and home-based cancer treatment. He announced a plan to expand 'home cancer treatment' to all cancer types starting in the second half of 2025.
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- Q: What is Taiwan's 'home cancer treatment'?
- A: It is a policy promoted by Taiwan's MOHW to allow cancer patients to receive treatment at home.
- Q: Why is it necessary to revise insurance rules?
- A: Current medical insurance requires hospitalization for claims, hindering the adoption of home-based care.
- Q: When will this policy start?
- A: It is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2025.