Bangkok’s Healthcare Revolution: NHSO Unveils ’30 Baht Treatment Anywhere’ Scheme to Streamline Referrals

NHSO announces readiness to support 30 baht treatment anywhere in the Bangkok area where Prime Minister Pae Thong Than will preside over the launch on September 27, proving prepared in every respect, including legal matters, service units and delivery systems. Service data link system and special channel 1330 to answer questions about the service

On September 17, 2024, the National Health Security Office (NHSO) held a press conference on NHSO’s preparations to support 30 baht treatment everywhere. In the Bangkok area Dr Jadej Thamthatcharee, NHSO general secretary, said: 30 Baht for Treatment Everywhere It has been operational since January 7, 2024. It is currently in the third phase of guidance, with 46 provinces already operational, and on September 27 there will be an official launch as part of the event “30 Baht for Treatment Everywhere So that All Thais Can Enjoy Good Health Bangkok” with Mrs. Paethongthan Shinawatra, Prime Minister, presiding over the opening ceremony. and has representatives of the network partner agency and various service units in the Bangkok area jointly announced the advancement of this policy

Dr. Jadet also said it to carry out various operations Going in the same direction, NHSO has issued 4 announcements to support the operations that are in accordance with the law, consisting of 1. Announcement setting criteria for the service operations of service units under the 30 baht treatment policy everywhere. In Bangkok area 2. Announcement determining the operating criteria for receiving public health services under the 30 baht treatment policy everywhere. In Bangkok area Every time you receive the service, show your ID card to verify your rights.

3. Announce the determination of operational criteria for linking health information of service recipients in service units. providing services under the 30 baht policy for treatment everywhere In the Bangkok area Be able to use information and easily access the database according to rights. Store and link data according to standards and laws in a secure manner and 4. Announce the designation of logos and the use of logos for service units providing services under the 30 baht policy, maintained everywhere. To be installed at service stations to raise public awareness of service points.

Dr. Jadej added: For an overview of operations, 30 Baht Cure Everywhere Most of the services are still provided by the service units of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH). As of August 15, services have been provided 7.57 million times, all service disbursements 5,910 million baht As for the service units outside the Office of Public Health, they are under the Ministry of Public Health. Services have been provided 251,172 times, paying service fees amounting to more than 181 million baht.

Other government service units outside the Ministry of Public Health provided services under the policy 419,428 times, paying service fees amounting to more than 314 million baht, special government service units Services were provided 10,909 times, paid service fees amounting to 20.02 million baht. Service units that were local government organizations (local administrative organizations) paid service fees amounting to 24.64 million baht 267,275 times, including various private clinics and quality pharmacies Overall, services under the policy were provided 416,315 times, with service fees paid to more than 168.13 million baht.

Dr Lalitaya Kongkham, NHSO Deputy General Secretary, said: Currently, there are about 5.4 million people with gold patents in the Bangkok area, excluding the hidden population. From those who have gold patents, in addition to receiving services at primary/regular service units according to their rights, You can still receive services at 69 public health service centers, about 280 community hot clinics, and NHSO also facilitates you to receive services at 1,369 new alternative service units with the logo “30 baht for each treatment at” using only one ID card No receipt of submission is required

Dr. Lalitaya also said this The 1,369 new alternative service units can be divided by professional type as follows: 1. Medical clinics, 171 locations, providing outpatient visits and treatment for general illnesses such as pain, fever, cough, soreness, etc. 2. Dental clinics, 195 locations, providing dental filling services, tartar removal, dental sealant application Fluoride coating 3 times a year. 3. 910 quality pharmacies treating 32 minor illnesses Consult a pharmacist and receive medicine according to symptoms.

4. Physiotherapy clinics, total 23 locations, provide rehabilitation services for patients with 4 disease groups during the 6 months after the end of the crisis. from the hospital where the treatment was performed, including cerebrovascular disease brain injury spinal cord injury and hip fracture 5. Nursing clinics, total 13 locations, provide basic nursing services such as wound dressing, eye and nose washing. Change food line Inject medicine according to the doctor’s treatment plan. and provide basic examination and treatment for 32 disease symptoms such as fever, cough, headache, stomachache, etc.

6. 28 traditional Thai medicine clinics providing massage, herbal compresses and steam for the treatment and rehabilitation of patients in 4 groups: paralysis, paralysis, sclerosis and restoring the health of mothers after childbirth and 7. 29 medical technology clinics providing examination services; Laboratory 22 Prescription items Hospital check-up services providing treatment, such as checking blood cell concentration and abnormalities Check fat/sugar levels Check liver, kidney function, etc.

Furthermore, To ensure that people have access to services as comprehensively and conveniently as possible, NHSO has also expanded its service innovations in the Bangkok area to include 10 additional categories, consisting of: 1. Telemedicine service with home delivery of medicines, 4 applications. 2. Home blood collection service for bedridden patients in 16 locations 3. 3 mobile dental vehicles to provide oral health care to vulnerable groups 4. Mobile health vehicles in the community Increase access to primary care 5. Telemedicine service Through the health app in 93 school nursing rooms

6. Proactive health promotion and disease prevention services at the department store and various establishments, etc., with a total of 133 places. 7. Health station (Health Station) receives services through telemedicine cabinets. Installed in 22 communities, 8. service units at gas stations, 4 localities, 9. service units at electric train stations, 2 airports and 10. dialysis service units with automatic dialysis machines.

Dr Dusit Khamchaiyaphum, Deputy Secretary General of NHSO, spoke about the disbursement preparations to the service units participating in this project. The service unit services will use only one ID card without having to return to receive a reporting form. In the case of providing services to people outside the area of ​​responsibility of NHSO, NHSO will pay money to the service unit according to the list of services (fixed fee schedule), the service information of which will be connected via API to the NHSO delivery system. And you will receive the cost of the service within 3 days from the date of sending the information.

While Prathuang Paodit, Deputy Secretary General of NHSO, spoke about the progress in connecting health data on each hospital platform with the NHSO. In connecting data, it will be divided into 3 groups: Data connection that citizens can use to verify their identity and receive services NHSO will connect the API with each application used by citizens, such as Paotang, government ThaID app and Official Line @nhso. In addition, there is data connection between NHSO and service units, such as connecting service unit data uploaded to the Cloud from each cloud source, Mor Prom, Defense, UHOSNET etc. and finally, data connection between hospitals and innovative clinics such as medical technology clinics, physical therapy clinics, etc. NHSO aims to connect data with service units in Bangkok, totaling 1,619 locations. Data has been completed for 1,535 locations and is in the process of connecting data for 84 more locations.

Ms Duangnapa Pichetkul, Deputy Secretary General of NHSO, said: In order to support the 30 baht treatment service anywhere in Bangkok, NHSO has opened a special channel, namely “NHSO Hotline 1330, press 6”, where people who wish to receive the service can ask for more information. or in case of interruption in receiving any service You can also inquire through this channel. In addition, we also provide booking and appointment services. Certification of entitlement to receive services Hospital coordination Forward information to the Innovation Service Unit in cases where patients wish to receive services at the Innovation Unit, such as physical therapy, etc., and coordinate services in cases where proactive health promotion and disease prevention services are not available, such as children’s glasses services, etc.

For service providers, NHSO has opened a dedicated hotline, 1330, press 5, to provide information and convenience to service units, such as inquiring, verifying and certifying entitlements. Liaison Services Request a Claim Code, payments by cheque, etc.