Analysis on the Patient Flow Characteristics and Cost Structure of Intra-provincial Cross-Regional Medical Treatment in Guangdong
- VernacularTitle:广东省内异地患者流向特征与住院费用结构分析
- Author:
Yixiao SONG
1
;
Shengwei LUO
1
;
Shasha PENG
1
;
Yanqing LIU
1
;
Jiaying LIU
1
;
Guochun XIANG
1
Author Information
1. 南方医科大学卫生管理学院 广东 广州 510515
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
intra-provincial cross-regional medical treatment;
flow characteristics;
cost structure;
Guangdong
- From:
Chinese Health Economics
2025;44(10):47-50
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:It analyzes the flow characteristics and spatial distribution patterns of intra-provincial cross-regional medical patients in Guangdong,while comparing hospitalization cost differences between local and non-local care.Methods:Based on 2022-2023 cross-regional medical data from Guangdong,spatial visualization and descriptive analysis were conducted combined with Mann-Whitney U test to compare the cost burden.Results:Cross-Regional patients in Guangdong primarily flow to Guangzhou,accounting for 77.8％of the total intra-provincial cross-regional hospitalizations.Cross-regional medical expenses were significantly higher than the insured locations,with notable differences in mean total hospitalization costs and personal out-of-pocket payment ratios.Conclusion:Refining pre-approval procedures for cross-regional care,enhancing specialized medical departments in under-resourced regions,and strengthening coordination between healthcare insurance systems and primary healthcare strengthening initiatives are needed to promote balanced medical resource allocation and reduce the cost burden on patients.
