ĐÁNH GIÁ VIỆC TRIỂN KHAI THỰC HIỆN THANH TOÁN XÉT NGHIỆM TẢI LƯỢNG VIRUS TỪ NGUỒN BẢO HIỂM Y TẾ

Abstract

HIV viral load test is an important test in HIV / AIDS monitoring and treatment. This study was conducted to understand the transition to health insurance payment for viral load testing and to provide necessary recommendations to ensure effectiveness and sustainability in HIV/AIDS prevention. AIDS. The study applied a mixed design, with quantitative data from the secondary report and qualitative data from in-depth interviews with relevant officials from the central government to the local government. Study samples were selected in the provinces of the PEPFAR project. Research results show that the transition to payment from health insurance for HIV / AIDS treatment in general and viral load in particular has been carried out smoothly, with no negative effects on the treatment of the disease. HIV / AIDS in Vietnam. The study pointed out the difficulties / barriers to payment for testing from health insurance sources such as complexity of payment procedures, limitations of the information system, and lack of regulations on maintaining health insurance benefits for some special cases. The results of the study can be used to revise existing policies to maximize the rights of HIV / AIDS patients in Vietnam.