Count Down to Second-Generation NHI Seize Reform Opportunity   8/9/2010 4:22:59 PM
I.Appreciation is expressed to President Ma for supporting the reform of second-generation National Health Insurance. II.Looking back at the amendment history, it is good to have you... .....

Myths about National Health Insurance   8/9/2010 4:12:36 PM
Since its implementation fifteen years ago, the National Health Insurance (NHI) has become a critical social security system of our country and has a close relationship to the daily lives of the public. However, the public often overlooks the substantive .....

Import of made-in-China dairy products is not permitted   8/9/2010 4:10:09 PM
Melamine-contaminated San Lu milk powder was sold in Gansu, Qinghai and Jilin Provinces of China according to news reports. The melamine level was found 500 times .....

Department of Health imposes restriction on contracting out core medical services, and it will be subject to hospital accreditation   8/9/2010 4:06:30 PM
Controversies have been raised over medical services outsourcing at hospital. The “Directions for Medical Services Outsourcing” promulgated in .....

Free blood test reports are available on demand at DOH hospitals   7/8/2010 11:49:33 AM
The DOH hospitals now offer free test reports (biochemical tests, blood tests, fecal and urinary tests) to people who prefer to do tests only .....

DOH announced the reference scope of registration fees collected by medical care institutions – NT$ 1-150 per outpatient visit and NT$ 0-300 emergency care service. It will fully implement the referen   7/8/2010 11:47:21 AM
The DOH announced the reference scope of registration fees collected by medical care institutions Registration fees for outpatient .....

New additions and amendment of 19 particulars of National Health Insurance payment standard take effect on June 1, 2010, in consideration of new medical technology progress and clinical needs.   7/8/2010 11:41:11 AM
6.Stereotactic radiosurgery with γ knife – due to the advance of new gamma medical device, size='+0' of the lesions inside the brain was changed from .....

he government strikes at illicit drugs providing the public a safe drug use environment   7/8/2010 11:30:41 AM
Since the inter-departmental “anti-counterfeit and illicit drug team” was established by the Executive Yuan in late March, it has tracked down 571 cases from January .....

Taiwan CDC fears dengue fever outbreak as torrential rain continues: public urged to take preventive measures   7/8/2010 11:27:05 AM
On June 29, 2010, Taiwan CDC announced the 8th confirmed case of indigenous dengue fever since March this year. The patient is a 48-year-old .....

Taiwan CDC Announced an Indigenous Cluster of Measles Cases   7/8/2010 11:23:49 AM
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