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An epidemic of cataract surgery in Korea: the effects of private health insurance on the National Health Insurance Service.

Hyejin LeeSoo-Hee HwangChoon-Seon ParkSeol-Hee ChungCatherine Lee ChenJin Yong LeeJin Soo Lee
Published in: Epidemiology and health (2024)
A dramatic increase in the number and cost of cataract operations has occurred over the last 5 years. The PHI-related increase in operations resulted in increased costs to NHIS. Measures to curtail the non-indicated use of cataract surgery should be implemented regarding PHI.
Keyphrases
  • health insurance
  • cataract surgery
  • affordable care act
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • quality improvement