This study evaluated the feasibility of implementing a value-based, community-centered primary care model in South Korea by focusing on the Anseong Health Welfare Social Cooperative (Anseong Medicoop) as a case study. Anseong Medicoop restructured its existing NaHaengSi (“time for caring for oneself”) program into a community-centered healthcare model and provides services to 1,517 participants. This healthcare model categorized participants into two groups: disease prevention and chronic disease management. Service provision encompassed five stages: registration and categorization, initial examination, comprehensive assessment and planning, service delivery, and monitoring and evaluation. By emphasizing comprehensive community-centered activities, preventive services, and appropriate medical treatments, Anseong Medicoop possesses a robust foundation for the effective implementation of this model. The high levels of satisfaction observed in service evaluations provide further evidence of its success. Anseong Medicoop’s healthcare model demonstrated the feasibility of a community-centered primary care approach in South Korea. This study highlights the potential for the successful implementation of a value-based, community-centered primary care model in South Korea if operational challenges are sufficiently addressed and a new payment system is introduced.

This study evaluated the feasibility of implementing a value-based, community-centered primary care model in South Korea by focusing on the Anseong Health Welfare Social Cooperative (Anseong Medicoop) as a case study. Anseong Medicoop restructured its existing NaHaengSi (“time for caring for oneself”) program into a community-centered healthcare model and provides services to 1,517 participants. This healthcare model categorized participants into two groups: disease prevention and chronic disease management. Service provision encompassed five stages: registration and categorization, initial examination, comprehensive assessment and planning, service delivery, and monitoring and evaluation. By emphasizing comprehensive community-centered activities, preventive services, and appropriate medical treatments, Anseong Medicoop possesses a robust foundation for the effective implementation of this model. The high levels of satisfaction observed in service evaluations provide further evidence of its success. Anseong Medicoop’s healthcare model demonstrated the feasibility of a community-centered primary care approach in South Korea. This study highlights the potential for the successful implementation of a value-based, community-centered primary care model in South Korea if operational challenges are sufficiently addressed and a new payment system is introduced.

Disturbance of circadian rhythms caused by shift work has adverse effects on insulin resistance. Many previous studies have confirmed that shift work and insulin resistance are related using homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance, one of the insulin resistance indicators. However, the triglycerides and glucose index (TyG index) has recently been studied as an insulin resistance indicator. The aim of this study is to investigate the association of shift work and TyG index, one of the indirect indicators of insulin resistance, using results of health checkups in one workplace.

The global burden of mental illness has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. In South Korea, despite this rising burden, the utilization of mental health services remains critically low compared to other countries. This study evaluated successful integrated treatment centers from various countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, to identify the best practices that can be applied to South Korean society. These international examples informed the development of Mind the SHIM (SNUH Health in Mind) center, an integrated treatment model designed to address the gaps in non-pharmacological mental health services in South Korea. Mind the SHIM center focuses on developing and validating programs tailored to local needs, emphasizing professional education, systematic program delivery, and community collaboration. The biopsychosocial approach of the center is expected to enhance the overall quality of life of the patients and increase the utilization of mental health services, reducing the broader economic and social burden of mental illness in South Korea.

The global burden of mental illness has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. In South Korea, despite this rising burden, the utilization of mental health services remains critically low compared to other countries. This study evaluated successful integrated treatment centers from various countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, to identify the best practices that can be applied to South Korean society. These international examples informed the development of Mind the SHIM (SNUH Health in Mind) center, an integrated treatment model designed to address the gaps in non-pharmacological mental health services in South Korea. Mind the SHIM center focuses on developing and validating programs tailored to local needs, emphasizing professional education, systematic program delivery, and community collaboration. The biopsychosocial approach of the center is expected to enhance the overall quality of life of the patients and increase the utilization of mental health services, reducing the broader economic and social burden of mental illness in South Korea.

Disturbance of circadian rhythms caused by shift work has adverse effects on insulin resistance. Many previous studies have confirmed that shift work and insulin resistance are related using homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance, one of the insulin resistance indicators. However, the triglycerides and glucose index (TyG index) has recently been studied as an insulin resistance indicator. The aim of this study is to investigate the association of shift work and TyG index, one of the indirect indicators of insulin resistance, using results of health checkups in one workplace.

The global burden of mental illness has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. In South Korea, despite this rising burden, the utilization of mental health services remains critically low compared to other countries. This study evaluated successful integrated treatment centers from various countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, to identify the best practices that can be applied to South Korean society. These international examples informed the development of Mind the SHIM (SNUH Health in Mind) center, an integrated treatment model designed to address the gaps in non-pharmacological mental health services in South Korea. Mind the SHIM center focuses on developing and validating programs tailored to local needs, emphasizing professional education, systematic program delivery, and community collaboration. The biopsychosocial approach of the center is expected to enhance the overall quality of life of the patients and increase the utilization of mental health services, reducing the broader economic and social burden of mental illness in South Korea.

This study evaluated the feasibility of implementing a value-based, community-centered primary care model in South Korea by focusing on the Anseong Health Welfare Social Cooperative (Anseong Medicoop) as a case study. Anseong Medicoop restructured its existing NaHaengSi (“time for caring for oneself”) program into a community-centered healthcare model and provides services to 1,517 participants. This healthcare model categorized participants into two groups: disease prevention and chronic disease management. Service provision encompassed five stages: registration and categorization, initial examination, comprehensive assessment and planning, service delivery, and monitoring and evaluation. By emphasizing comprehensive community-centered activities, preventive services, and appropriate medical treatments, Anseong Medicoop possesses a robust foundation for the effective implementation of this model. The high levels of satisfaction observed in service evaluations provide further evidence of its success. Anseong Medicoop’s healthcare model demonstrated the feasibility of a community-centered primary care approach in South Korea. This study highlights the potential for the successful implementation of a value-based, community-centered primary care model in South Korea if operational challenges are sufficiently addressed and a new payment system is introduced.

Disturbance of circadian rhythms caused by shift work has adverse effects on insulin resistance. Many previous studies have confirmed that shift work and insulin resistance are related using homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance, one of the insulin resistance indicators. However, the triglycerides and glucose index (TyG index) has recently been studied as an insulin resistance indicator. The aim of this study is to investigate the association of shift work and TyG index, one of the indirect indicators of insulin resistance, using results of health checkups in one workplace.

The global burden of mental illness has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. In South Korea, despite this rising burden, the utilization of mental health services remains critically low compared to other countries. This study evaluated successful integrated treatment centers from various countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, to identify the best practices that can be applied to South Korean society. These international examples informed the development of Mind the SHIM (SNUH Health in Mind) center, an integrated treatment model designed to address the gaps in non-pharmacological mental health services in South Korea. Mind the SHIM center focuses on developing and validating programs tailored to local needs, emphasizing professional education, systematic program delivery, and community collaboration. The biopsychosocial approach of the center is expected to enhance the overall quality of life of the patients and increase the utilization of mental health services, reducing the broader economic and social burden of mental illness in South Korea.