Chinanews.com, September 2. The WeChat public account of the National Medical Insurance Administration issued a notice on the public consultation on the "Notice on Carrying out Special Treatment of Oral Implant Medical Service Fees and Consumables Prices (Draft for Comment)" on the 2nd.
The notice pointed out that in order to implement the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, in accordance with the requirements of the nine ministries and commissions jointly printing and distributing the "Key Points of Correcting Unhealthy Practices in the Field of Pharmaceutical Purchases and Sales and Medical Services in 2022", the National Medical Security Administration combined with previous investigations and solicited industry opinions. The "Notice on Carrying out Special Treatment of Oral Implant Medical Service Fees and Consumables Prices (Draft for Comment)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Draft for Comment") was formed, and it will be held in the country from August 18 to August 27, 2022. The portal website of the Medical Insurance Bureau and the WeChat public account are open to the public to solicit opinions and suggestions.
During the period, the public gave feedback and suggestions through various forms such as e-mail, letter, telephone, fax, etc., a total of 232 pieces of advice.
On the whole, the society generally supports and affirms the special governance work in the field of oral implantation.
The specific situation is hereby announced as follows:
About 60% of the feedback supported the development of special governance.
The masses have reacted strongly to issues such as "astronomical charges" in the field of oral implantation, publicizing false subsidies, deceiving patients with low-priced advertisements, and buying and selling customers with "benefits" and "referral fees".
Some people left messages such as "Don't let the pensions go into the pockets of the dental hospital", "I hope to collect them as soon as possible, and I want to wait for the price to drop before I can get my teeth implanted", and some people have attached a list of their own dental implant related expenses and invoices.
Many doctors and business practitioners also left messages to express their support, thinking that "the field of dental implants is full of chaos, and this governance plan has captured the key points." "The phenomenon of expensive oral fees does exist, and I am looking forward to this reform."
About 30% of the feedback was constructive while expressing support.
The most concerned about such feedback is the specific target of the whole-process price regulation.
A considerable number of feedbacks believe that the overall cost of implant surgery and consumables should be controlled within 10,000 yuan, and the composition should be able to fully reflect the dominant position of technical labor services such as implant placement and crown placement.
Some opinions hold that price governance and regulation targets should not be one-size-fits-all, and factors such as regional differences should be considered to allow for fluctuations to promote the sustainable development of the industry.
There are also some opinions that emphasize the price reduction, and hope that the overall price will be reduced to about 3,000 yuan.
In addition, some people put forward constructive suggestions in terms of price transparency, quality assurance, medical insurance payment, and strengthening supervision.
About 10% of the feedback expressed disapproval or reservations.
Some believe that the high hospital charges are reasonable, for example, "dental implant surgery is difficult, and the risks and efforts borne by medical staff should be fully considered to reflect the value of doctors' technical services. Namely, everyone feels that the fundamental reason for the high price is the small number of stomatologists, and the training of stomatologists should be strengthened, and the price will be reduced when the time is ripe.”
Some worry that price cuts will affect the enthusiasm and service quality of hospitals, and believe that "unprofitable public medical institutions will be an important reason for withdrawing from the oral implant market." "The price of hospital-made dental crowns has always been higher than that of third-party factories. All kinds of prices are required to be hung on the Internet, or they will not be done, otherwise, one high and one low will easily intensify the contradiction between doctors and patients.
Some believe that oral implants are a consumption-oriented and improved service, and the government should not interfere with market prices. "Private institutions are responsible for their own profits and losses, and the current price is also the result of full market competition. The government can manage public medical institutions well."
The notice said that in the next step, the National Medical Insurance Administration will comprehensively consider the opinions and suggestions of all parties, revise and improve the "Draft for Comments" as soon as possible and organize its implementation.
Thank you for your concern and support for medical security work from all walks of life.
(Zhongxin Finance)
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