Preface ⅲ
Chapter 1.
Overview of History of Healthcare Policy in Korea
Section 1. Before 1945; Historical Background of Healthcare Policy 3
Section 2. From 1945 to 1960s; Birth of Healthcare Policy 9
Section 3. From 1970s to 1980s; Expanding Healthcare Policies 13
Section 4. From 1990s to 2000s; Ongoing Efforts to Improve theQuality of Life for the Public 19
Chapter 2.
Changes in policies for providing medical services in Korea
Section 1. Establishment of Public Health System 29
Section 2. Current Status and Future Development of HealthcareResources 35
Section 3. Changes in Health Care Organizations and the Present 45
Section 4. Aspects of the Development of Changes in the HealthInsurance System 57
Section 5. Changes in Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Industry 65
Section 6. Changes in Health Promotion Policies 81
Section 7. Promotion of Maternal and Child Health andImplementation of Family Planning 89
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Preface
We are very delighted that the book “History of Healthcare Policy in Republic of Korea” is going to be published.
This book provides information on the history and development process of Korea’s healthcare policy and the transformation process of the healthcare system. The vast amount of research data collected in this book is believed to be a major foundation for the development of the healthcare system and conducting research on policies in the future. In addition, We believe that this book can be an important resource tool for establishing healthcare projects and policies in developing countries.
The 2019 World Health Assembly adopted an ambitious resolution recognizing the role of healthcare system and policy in providing the full range of health services needed throughout the life course, including prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care. Achieving the health？related SDGs, including UHC, will not be possible without a stronger healthcare system an
