The impact of DRG reimbursement system on appropriate techniques of traditional Chinese medicine-evidence from pilot cities with traditional Chinese medicine hospitals in China.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Given the ongoing development and significant medical role of Traditional Medicine Hospital (TCM) techniques in Chinese TCM hospitals, it is imperative to conduct an assessment on the influence of the gradual implementation of the DRG reimbursement system in W City's three public hospitals on the utilization of appropriate techniques of TCM.

Methods

This study uses the Difference-in-Difference method to analyze the economic impact of the DRG reimbursement system. It compares cost changes between the TCM techniques group and other groups before and after DRG implementation to reveal the actual influence on cost. Visualization tools show cost variations from 2019 to 2022, bolstering research credibility. A T-test analyzes cost disparities, validating prediction mo

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12358404 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature