Analysis of population model of medical insurance system for urban residents
10.3724/SP.J.1008.2011.00066
- Author:
Lin-Ping XIONG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Health Service Management
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Medical insurance;
Population model;
Urban population
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2011;32(1):66-71
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To investigate the population distribution according to different groups of people, the potential urban residents for medical insurance scheme, and to predict the income trends of individuals and families. Methods: An urban population model was created for China's medical insurance reform by using microsimulation modeling techniques. The first step was to construct the population structure for the period of 2005-2010, and update the Census sample population of 2000 to 2005-2010 according to the target population structure. Then the updated Census dataset was statistically matched with the individual dataset of insured employees and retirees. Results: The micro-population model for urban residents was constructed. The distribution of urban population with potential to enter the medical insurance was obtained by the constructed model. In addition, the distribution of family income was also obtained. The constructed model could be used for analysis and simulation of the major illnesses in the outpatient department and treatment procedure during hospitalization of insured residents. Conclusion: The findings of this research can help the government to take full consideration of the medical service demands of residents in making relevant medical insurance policies, so as to facilitate the sustainable development of medical insurance policies.
