The Study on the Distribution of High-quality Medical Resources in China from 2012 to 2021 Based on Agglomeration Degree and Theil Index
- VernacularTitle:基于集聚度和泰尔指数的2012-2021年我国优质医疗资源分布研究
- Author:
Yiyuan WANG
1
;
Yun LI
;
Wei WANG
Author Information
1. 复旦大学附属中山医院 上海 200032
- Keywords:
medical care resource;
agglomeration degree;
Theil index;
equity
- From:
Chinese Hospital Management
2024;44(11):36-39,50
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective It aims to analyze the resource distribution of Chinese gradeA teritary hospitals across six regions from 2012 to 2021,so as to further understand the changes in inter-regional health resource allocation.Methods Based on the"Thirteenth Five-Year Plan"for the Establishment of National Medical Centers and Regional Medical Centers,it utilizes indicators such as the annual growth rate,coefficient of variation,agglomeration degree,and Theil index to explore the resource allocation in Chinese gradeA teritary hospitals from 2012 to 2021.Comparative and trend analyses are also conducted.Results The regional difference of high-quality medical resources in the country has continued to narrow,especially with an increased rate of reduction since 2017.The Theil index of resource allocation in grade A teritary hospitals in various regions of the country has decreased from 0.035 0 to 0.020 5,indicating a positive trend towards fairness and a gradual increase in regional development coordination.An imbalance in the geographical distribution of resources among third-class medical institutions persists across various regions of China.Conclusion The resource allocation of grade A teritary hospitals in the western region should fully consider geographical factors and change the traditional single"human-oriented"resource allocation mode.Grade A teritary hospitals in economically developed areas still need to increase resource investment,conduct proactive population monitoring,early warning,and macro resource planning.The resource allocation of third-class medical institutions should focus on both intra-regional development and inter-regional collaboration to enhance the quality and efficiency of resource distribution.
