国家医保局：覆盖24.67万家，金额达1657亿元……

Core Insights - The National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) has reported that as of March 31, 24 provinces in China have implemented instant settlement of medical insurance funds, covering 246,700 designated medical institutions with a total disbursement of 165.7 billion yuan [1][2] - The NHSA aims to enhance its operational efficiency and responsiveness to the needs of designated medical institutions, promoting instant settlement reforms to empower the development of the medical sector [1] Group 1 - As of March 31, 2023, 24 provinces have implemented instant settlement, covering 246,700 designated medical institutions with disbursements of 157.4 billion yuan for medical institutions and 8.3 billion yuan for pharmacies [1] - By 2025, the NHSA plans to prepay 72.3 billion yuan in basic medical insurance funds, indicating a proactive approach to funding [1] - The NHSA is establishing various mechanisms to facilitate communication and collaboration among healthcare departments, aiming to accelerate the instant settlement reform process [1] Group 2 - Different provinces are adopting various methods to enhance the efficiency of fund usage while ensuring the safety of the medical insurance fund, such as increasing payment frequency and shortening settlement periods [2] - The NHSA will continue to provide targeted guidance to ensure that the benefits of the instant settlement reforms reach more designated medical institutions, improving patient experience and the overall healthcare ecosystem [2]