Private medical network contributes to well-being and health care

In recent years, private medical network has developed in terms of quantity and quality, contributing to easing the burden on public medical facilities, giving patients more choice with access to high-quality medical services.

Endoscope at Hospital 22-12.

Wide choice of services

Constructed in 2010, Hospital 22-12 is one of the largest private medical facilities in Nha Trang City. Over the past years, the hospital has become a prestigious location with health care services chosen by many people inside and outside the province, especially tourists, international visitors to Nha Trang City. To meet the medical examination and treatment needs, the hospital has continuously invested in facilities, equipment and human resources. Currently, the hospital has more than 200 medical staff, including more than 60 doctors.

Hoang Thu Thuy, Deputy Director of 22-12 Hospital said, apart from investment in modern facilities and equipment, the hospital has focused on promoting  professional competence, especially in endoscopy, obstetrics and pediatrics. In addition, the hospital regularly receives technology transfer, sends staff to training courses at home and abroad to deliver better patient outcomes.

Present in Khanh Hoa for nearly 1 year, with strengths in the field of online 4.0 technology testing and diagnostic imaging, MEDLATEC General Clinic (under MEDLATEC Vietnam health system) has contributed to supporting public health care.

The testing quality of the clinic has been recognized at central hospitals. Recently, the clinic has cooperated with the Provincial General Hospital to organize a training conference on testing and diagnostic imaging for medical staff in the province.

According to statistics of the Department of Health, in the province, there are 5 private hospitals, namely 22-12, Saigon Nha Trang General Hospital, Tam Tri Nha Trang General Hospital, Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital, Nha Trang Saigon Eye Hospital); 13 polyclinics and more than 720 specialized clinics.

With the advantages of facilities, medical equipment, diverse and attentive medical services, considerate care, private medical facilities are increasingly attracting patients, contributing to easing burdens on public health system.

Easing burden on public health facilities

In recent years, private medical facilities in the province have developed significantly, providing a wide choice of medical services tailored to patient needs in such specialties as general examination, surgeries, otorhinolaryngology, odonto Stomatology, traditional medicine, dermatology, paraclinical testing with Ultrasound, laboratory, X-rays, endoscopy, CT scan...

Currently, the private hospitals have 323 beds in total or 2.6 beds per 10,000 people. In the first 3 months of 2023, 5 private hospitals provided medical examination and treatment for more than 100,500 people (up by more than 30% compared to the same period in 2022), inpatient treatment for more than 11,600 arrivals (up by 70%), performed more than 3,050 surgeries (up by 6.7%).

According to Second degree specialist doctor Trinh Ngoc Hiep, Deputy Director of Khanh Hoa Department of Health, non-public medical facilities have made considerable advances with great contribution to public health care. The close cooperation between public and non-public health facilities over the past time has promoted the effectiveness of medical examination and treatment in Khanh Hoa.

Specifically, the inter-hospital red alert mechanism has saved many critical cases; provided support in training to improve professional competence in emergencies such as natural disasters, epidemics, mass food poisoning, traffic accidents, etc. In addition, non-public health facilities have given more choices in health care services.

Under the authorities’ stringent supervision and management, private medical facilities are operating efficiently, meeting a variety of medical needs. Most private medical facilities have developed insured health care services, contributing to promoting the community participation in public health and well-being care.

C.Dan

Translated by N.T