HCMC: Tu Du Hospital, branch 2, officially examines and treats patients covered by health insurance

Number of visits increased

In the past 3 weeks, medical examination and treatment activities at Tu Du Hospital, branch 2, have been taking place, but not officially covered by health insurance, but in the form of "0 VND medical examination and treatment". Starting from today, medical examination and treatment data here has been transferred to the Health Insurance Assessment Portal of Ho Chi Minh City Social Insurance, starting to operate officially and sustainably.

Also in the past 3 weeks, data released by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health showed that there were 1,624 Internal and External examinations, 481 Obstetrics and Gynecology examinations, and 557 Pediatric examinations. Compared to the previous medical model (Can Gio Medical Center), Tu Du Hospital, branch 2, has increased the rate of medical examinations and treatment by 289%. Notably, the number of hospital transfers has decreased significantly, from 40 cases per day before, to now only 3 cases per day.

TPHCM: Bệnh viện Từ Dũ cơ sở 2 chính thức khám, chữa bệnh bảo hiểm y tế- Ảnh 1. — Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate Tu Du Hospital, branch 2, in Can Gio.

According to Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Anh Dung - Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, Tu Du Hospital, Branch 2, is a model of a final-level general hospital, helping to bring high-quality medical services to the people of Can Gio.

"Tu Du Hospital, Branch 2, is also a symbol of the determination to bring healthcare to remote areas, for a comprehensively developed city where no one is left behind, with the criterion of taking people's health as the center..." - Deputy Director of the Department of Health shared.

It is known that with the cooperation and association of 8 specialized hospitals at the end of the city ( Le Van Thinh Hospital, Dentistry-Jaw-Facial, Ear-Nose-Throat, Eye, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation & Occupational Disease Treatment, Traditional Medicine) with Tu Du Hospital, currently Tu Du Hospital 2 has 9 clinical departments, 4 paraclinical departments, enough to meet the medical examination and treatment needs of Can Gio people.

TPHCM: Bệnh viện Từ Dũ cơ sở 2 chính thức khám, chữa bệnh bảo hiểm y tế- Ảnh 2. — Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Phuoc Loc spoke.

At the opening ceremony, on behalf of the hospitals participating in the formation of Tu Du Hospital, branch 2, Dr. Tran Van Khanh - Director of Le Van Thinh Hospital affirmed: Today is not only an additional hospital but also a strong commitment that Can Gio people will receive thoughtful - safe - quality health care, especially in emergency situations, childbirth, internal medicine - surgery, pediatrics..., which people previously had to travel very far to access.

"On behalf of our partner hospitals, we affirm that we will closely accompany, increase doctor rotation, support technology transfer and work with Tu Du Hospital to build this place into a solid medical support for the islanders and neighboring areas..." - Hospital Director Le Van Thinh shared.

TPHCM: Bệnh viện Từ Dũ cơ sở 2 chính thức khám, chữa bệnh bảo hiểm y tế- Ảnh 3. — MD.CKII Tran Van Khanh - Director of Le Van Thinh Hospital shared at the ceremony.

Six outstanding values

Also at the opening ceremony of Tu Du Hospital, branch 2, Mr. Nguyen Phuoc Loc - Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City assessed this as an important milestone in the city's specialized healthcare development strategy, contributing to narrowing the healthcare gap between the center and remote areas.

The City Party Committee leader expressed his excitement when the Ho Chi Minh City health sector continuously had more "special products" to serve the people. At the same time, he acknowledged and praised the Department of Health and Tu Du Hospital along with 8 end-line hospitals for coordinating to deploy the professional connection model in Can Gio, with the active support of Ho Chi Minh City Social Insurance. According to him, this is a testament to the efforts to overcome difficulties, solidarity and high sense of responsibility of the entire health system.

From the implementation practice, the City Party Committee leaders pointed out six outstanding values of Tu Du Hospital, Facility 2: Can Gio people can enjoy high-tech services in the fields of internal medicine - surgery, obstetrics - pediatrics right in the locality, without having to travel far to the center;

TPHCM: Bệnh viện Từ Dũ cơ sở 2 chính thức khám, chữa bệnh bảo hiểm y tế- Ảnh 4. — Doctor Le Van Thinh Hospital examines people.

The city has overcome public investment waste, rebuilt existing infrastructure to operate a new model more effectively; the region's healthcare capacity has been significantly improved, healthcare indicators associated with "worth living" have approached the general level of Ho Chi Minh City when healthcare infrastructure is invested synchronously.

The model of "1 pillar specialized hospital - 8 companion hospitals" creates a new direction in organizing a specialized network, supporting the retention and attraction of high-quality human resources; The model strengthens confidence in the management capacity of the Department of Health, especially in organizing a specialized network covering the regions.

Finally, Tu Du Hospital 2 helps expand the specialized network from grade I hospitals to grassroots level, affirming that specialized healthcare in Ho Chi Minh City is not only concentrated in the center but must cover the entire city.

TPHCM: Bệnh viện Từ Dũ cơ sở 2 chính thức khám, chữa bệnh bảo hiểm y tế- Ảnh 5. — City Children's Hospital doctor examines pediatrics.

Regarding long-term orientation, the City Party Committee leader suggested that the health sector evaluate the specific disease model of Can Gio to determine the appropriate direction for specialized development, and research to expand similar models in satellite areas of Ho Chi Minh City such as Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau.

The head of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City also suggested that the City pilot a multi-layered geriatric model in Can Gio, including screening - prevention, nutrition - rehabilitation, treatment and long-term care.

At the end of his speech, Mr. Nguyen Phuoc Loc expressed his gratitude to the medical staff: "The medical profession is a special profession, with special training, selection and treatment... The medical profession deserves to be the pillar of health science of the City and the country in the new period".

TPHCM: Bệnh viện Từ Dũ cơ sở 2 chính thức khám, chữa bệnh bảo hiểm y tế- Ảnh 6. — Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health Tang Chi Thuong visits patients.

Associate Professor, Dr. Tang Chi Thuong - Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, on behalf of the City's health system, acknowledged the thoughtful comments of the City Party Committee's leaders. At the same time, the leaders of the Department of Health also shared that in the coming time, they will soon summarize and evaluate the model of Tu Du Hospital, branch 2 in Can Gio, to replicate it in Binh Duong and Vung Tau, helping people here to soon access high-tech medical technology on the spot.

Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Social Insurance Nguyen Thi Hang said that in order for Tu Du Hospital 2 to operate effectively and best serve the people in four communes of Can Gio district, the City Social Insurance commits to ensuring adequate financial resources, closely coordinating with the hospital in the appraisal and payment of health insurance medical examination and treatment costs, in a public, transparent and in accordance with regulations.

The City Social Insurance will support data connection, complete electronic health records, contributing to promoting the comprehensive digital transformation roadmap of the social insurance and health sectors. Along with that, the Social Insurance agency will accompany the hospital in policy communication work, helping people understand their rights and feel secure in participating in long-term health insurance.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hang emphasized: Each new medical facility put into operation contributes to strengthening people's trust in the health insurance policy - an important pillar of the social security system.

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