South Korea to Increase Surgical Fees and Reduce Dependence on Junior Doctors
South Korea is set to raise medical service fees for essential procedures and surgeries while decreasing large hospitals’ reliance on junior doctors. This decision is part of a broader medical reform package introduced amid ongoing confrontations between the government and medical professionals regarding the expansion of medical school quotas.
Noh Yun-hong, the chair of the presidential special committee on medical reform, announced on Friday that the government plans to establish “physician-centered hospitals” nationwide to better address healthcare challenges.
“This reform aims to ensure that healthcare services are both efficient and centered around patient needs,” said Noh Yun-hong.
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