Private pension institutions in Hefei, Anhui province:Status quo and problems

VernacularTitle:安徽省合肥市民办养老机构发展的现状与问题
Author: Jiahao HUANG ; Fang MENG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Private pension institutions; Status quo; Problems
From: Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2014;(4):62-66
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To promote the development of private pension institutions and social welfare in China. Methods:33 private pension institutions and 165 elderly people are followed with questionnaire. Results:The number of institutions, beds and occupancy in Hefei has increased annually since 2001. 94% of pension institutions are in the mid-range level of 500~1000 yuan;27. 27% of pension institutions belong to self-constructed housing, 69. 7%rented housing, 3. 03% modificated housing. 21. 21% of pension institutions’ investments scale is more than 10 million yuan. Conclusion:Private pension institutions face some problems, such as structural imbalance in terms of supply and demand, shortage of funds, and lack of human resources. Suggestion:We should reasonably adjust the level and function of institutions, increase the support for funds, and cultivate professional teams.