Table 1 Four cost indicators
Indicators | Comment |
|---|---|
Total medical costs | All medical costs generated in one visit, including cost of drugs, medical checks and treatment. |
Within- insurance OOP expenses | The proportion of total medical costs specified in the directory, but not reimbursed by the health insurance scheme, including drugs, medical checks and treatment expenses. (paid by patients) |
Outside-insurance OOP expenses | Health care expenses not listed in the directory and not compensated by the health insurance scheme, including drugs, medical checks and treatment expenses. (paid by patients) |
Reimbursement rate | Proportion of compensation fee (share of total expenses paid by insurance scheme) in total medical cost. |