The impact of DRG reimbursement system on appropriate techniques of traditional Chinese medicine—evidence from pilot cities with traditional Chinese medicine hospitals in China
The DRG payment reform has had a significant impact on appropriate techniques of TCM utilization and medical expense control, reflecting hospitals' strategic adjustment in balancing service quality with the DRG policy. It is recommended that policymakers consider the compatibility of DRG with TCM methods to ensure fairness and efficiency.
Authors
- Chen Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0071-2898)
- Dan Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5682-5058)
- Yana Zhou
- Jin Zhang
- Yajuan Xiong
Institutions
- Wuhan University (CN)
- Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Wuhan Donghu University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Health Services
- Published
- 2025-08-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/frhs.2025.1441482
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.62