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Viet Nam, U.S. sign MoU on cooperation in health insurance policy
VGP - A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in health insurance policy was signed by the Viet Nam Social Security and the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) in Ha Noi on March 9.
General Director of Viet Nam Social Security Nguyen The Manh (L) and President and CEO of the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) Ted Osius sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in health insurance policy, Ha Noi, March 9, 2022 – Photo: VNA
The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in launching health insurance policy and promoting exchanges between the Viet Nam Social Security and the U.S. partners, heading to develop the health insurance system in Viet Nam sustainably and assist local people in getting access to health care services and enjoying health insurance in a safe and effective manner.
The MoU will take effect within five years since the date of signing.
Accordingly, both sides will focus on carrying out health insurance such as sustainable development of universal health insurance; building methods to evaluate the quality, cost and price of medical equipment and supplies, medical services, medical equipment and drugs in payment of health insurance and performing medical insurance payment assessment.
In addition, they will share experience on medical service payment for high-cost treatment for cancer and chronic non-communicable diseases and necessary measures for patients in Viet Nam to access advanced treatments.
Remarkably, the USABC will support Viet Nam to establish technical assistance programs, improve management capacity and share experience in management model of pharmaceuticals and products related to health.