Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for TMD
Journal · Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)
Original authors · Yoon SH, Kim DH, Lee SJ, et al.
DOI · 10.13048/jkm.24052
Summary
Health insurance claims data of 180 TMD patients were analyzed to compare cost-effectiveness of Korean medicine and Western medicine treatments. Total medical costs in the Korean medicine treatment group were 18% lower, with less additional cost from recurrence.
Key figures
Participants
180 patients
Medical cost savings
18%
Conclusion
Korean medicine TMD treatment is more cost-effective than Western medicine treatment.
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