Evolution of Health Insurance Payment Systems in Taiwan: An Empirical Report

Chih-Liang Yaung and Yu-Mei Chao-Yu

International Review of Public Administration, 2000, vol. 5, issue 2, 47-54

Abstract: Taiwan’s health insurance payment system has evolved over the past decade. In this report, we attempt to establish a linkage of how changes in payment methods affect the pattern of clinical practice among providers. Our findings, based on analysis of empirical data, indicate that health care providers respond quickly to changes in payment in order to maximize their income. As a principle of payment reform, we bring forth a proposal to contain the total healthcare expenditure under a global budget, and to enlarge payment units from fee-for-service to case payment and capitation.

Date: 2000
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DOI: 10.1080/12294659.2000.10804955

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