Policy textual analysis and optimization path research on the inclusion of assisted reproductive medical services in basic medical insurance
10.12026/j.issn.1001-8565.2026.05.12
- VernacularTitle:辅助生殖医疗服务纳入基本医疗保险的政策文本分析及优化路径研究
- Author:
Jiawen LIU
1
;
Anni PI
1
;
Yashi LI
1
;
Zhang YUAN
1
Author Information
1. School of Public Health and Management， Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine， Guangzhou 510006， China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
assisted reproduction;
basic medical insurance;
policy instrument;
fertility-friendly
- From:
Chinese Medical Ethics
2026;39(5):640-649
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo analyze the policy texts regarding the inclusion of 44 assisted reproductive medical service projects into basic medical insurance in China and to provide recommendations for the formulation and improvement of subsequent policies. MethodsMethods such as textual analysis， qualitative research， and descriptive statistics were employed. Based on the theory of policy instruments， a two-dimensional analytical framework integrating policy instruments with policy objectives was constructed to systematically examine the current status and existing issues in the inclusion of assisted reproductive medical service projects in basic medical insurance. ResultsDemand-based and environment-based policy instruments were more frequently utilized， accounting for 42.11% and 37.89%， respectively. Supply-based policy instruments accounted for only 20.00%， indicating limited use. In terms of policy objectives， standardized service management constituted the largest proportion （27.65%）， whereas integrating service resources accounted for the smallest share （10.00%）， showing an imbalanced and insufficient utilization of policy instruments. ConclusionTo better advance and implement the inclusion of assisted reproductive medical service projects in basic medical insurance and foster the construction of a fertility-friendly society， it is essential to strengthen the use of supply-based policy instruments， promote internal structural balance， expand the medical insurance catalog of assisted reproductive technologies， increase reimbursement rates， intensify publicity efforts， formulate scientific planning， establish rigorous qualification evaluations， enhance the synergy of policy instruments， and optimize the structure of policy instruments.
