Comparative analysis of infertility healthcare utilization before and after insurance coverage of assisted reproductive technology: A cross-sectional study using National Patient Sample data.

ABSTRACT: This study aims to analyze the types and cost of infertility care provided in a clinical setting to examine the changes of healthcare utilization for infertility after the 2017 launch of assisted reproductive technology (ART) health insurance coverage in South Korea. Health Insurance Review Assessment-National Patient Sample data from 2016 and 2018 were analyzed comparatively. Data related to receiving medical service under the International Classification of Diseases 10th revision code N97 (female infertility) or N46 (male infertility) at least once were analyzed, including patients' characteristics and healthcare utilization (type of healthcare facility and treatment approach). Between 2016 and 2018, the percentage of patients aged 30-34 receiving infertility care dropped; the percentage

SUBMITTER: Lee HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10688631 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature