Price Comparative Study of Maternal and Child Health Care Services in Jiangsu Province
Objective:To understand the price level of maternal and child health care services in Jiangsu Province,compare and identify projects with unreasonable prices,provide suggestions for adjusting health care service prices.Methods:Construct a standard-ized value model,calculate project values,analyze price levels and comparisons,and prioritize projects for adjustment.Results:72 ma-ternal and child health care service projects in Jiangsu were assessed.31 projects(43.06%)have prices lower than standardized values and composition ratios below 1(20 in gynecology,8 in obstetrics,2 in family planning,1 in rehabilitation).8 projects(11.11%)have prices higher than standardized values and composition ratios above 1(7 in gynecology,1 in obstetrics).Recommended adjustments:in-crease prices for 22 projects,decrease for 8 projects.Conclusion:The"ratio method"is practical.Some maternal and child health care service projects in Jiangsu have unreasonable prices.Suggested phased adjustments and establishment of a comprehensive value data-base and monitoring mechanism for health care service prices in Jiangsu.Combine the dynamic adjustment of health care service pric-es with the reform of DRG/DIP medical insurance payment methods.
Maternal and Child HealthHealth Care Service PricesRatio Method