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Systematic Relationship Analysis of Health Insurance Integration Benefits in Iran
Majid Akbari, Khalil Alimohamadzadeh, Ali Maher, Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini, Mohammadkarim Bahadori,
Volume 2, Issue 4 (12-2019)
Abstract

Introduction: Given the importance of health as a valuable asset and achieving universal health coverage, Enjoyment the benefits of health insurance are essential to achieving health for all. So identifying and analyzing the benefits of integrating health insurance funds can be an effective step in this regard. This study aimed to analyze the Systematic Relationship of Health Insurance Integration Benefits in Iran.

Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 68 health insurance experts in two stages of systematic identification and analysis of the benefits of health insurance integration in Iran. Data collection tool was a 40-item Likert-type questionnaire in the Delphi phase and a paired comparisons questionnaire in the systematic analysis stage. Delphi phase analysis was performed using SPSS software and one-sample t-test and factor weighting were performed using FUZZY DEMATEL technique using MATLAB software.

Results: In total, 40 benefits were identified for integration of health insurance in Iran, and 29 benefits were accepted through Delphi phase. The results of Systematic Relationship Analysis also showed that the component of Stewardship with coordinates (1.31 and 1.31) as the most influential component and the component of operational processes with coordinates (0.959 and -0.959) as the most influential component.

Conclusion: Considering the importance of the Stewardship component, cost control and improving the efficiency of the health system in the current conditions of the country can be considered through the implementation of infrastructure reforms in the Stewardship. Also, achieving service-based benefits, general population coverage, financing, and operational processes can be achieved through medium-term and
long-term plans.


Barriers of Efficient and effectiveness participation of Donors in healthcare system, a Qualitative Study
Narges Asadi Janati, Khalil Alimohammadzade, Seyd Mojtaba Hosseini, Ali Maher, Mohammadkarim Bahadori,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (4-2020)
Abstract

Introduction: Donors participation in the health sector is one of the sources of financing in the healthcare system. According to rising costs of the healthcare system in recent years and consequently increase in out of pockets of people, more attention has been paid to the charitable donations. In order to maintain and increase good support and participation in the health system, the need to identify and remove the barriers they face is essential for Efficient and effectiveness participation.
Methods: the present study according to purpose is applied, Descriptive research in terms of data collection and In terms of type of research data is qualitative. Required data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 41 health experts and beneficiaries using snowball sampling method.Conventional Content analysis was used to analyze the data.
Results: Surveying and categorizing the interviews showed that Efficient and effectiveness participation of Donors in the healthcare system involves four main barriers: Lack of legal mechanisms, Lack of proper and continuous communication with the beneficiary, barriers in the field of management and effective allocation of resources, Lack of awareness of Donors from needs and barriers of the healthcare system and 18 subtheme.
Conclusion: By recognizing and solving these barriers, it has channeled the funds and contributions of the Donors towards the needs of the healthcare system with maximum effectiveness. Can be enhanced by strengthening institutions, structures and processes, Developing facilitator laws, Correct and constant communication with beneficiary and identifying priorities and needs and transferring them to the beneficiaries of health, can be facilitated and encouraged maximum donation.
Keywords: Healthcare Financing, Donors, Barriers,Conventional Content Analysis.

 


Legal System Governing Organizations Providing Health Insurance Services
Seyed Reza Hosseini, Bijan Abbasi, Ehsan Aghamohammadaghaee,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (3-2021)
Abstract
Health is one of the most basic needs of all human beings. The main function of the health system of any country is to provide services in this field. The purpose of this research is to find out how services are provided by which institution and according to what principles. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution, the expansion of social security became a public right in Article 29 of the Constitution, relying on the enjoyment of social security benefits by all people. Accordingly, the main institutions, organizations, institutes and funds in the areas of insurance, protection and relief of this system are obliged to carry out their executive affairs and tenure in the field of production and provision of services and related legal obligations in accordance with contracts proposed by the Ministry of Cooperatives. Social welfare and the approval of the High Council of Welfare and Social Security will be determined to be delegated to brokerage firms. In the Iranian legal system, various institutions are responsible for providing health services to different segments of society, but the main institutions providing insurance services are the Health Insurance Organization of Iran and the Social Security Organization. Each of these organizations, according to their duties and responsibilities, provide health services in the community.

Relationship Between Dental Insurance Coverage and Oral Health
Medhi Farhadi, Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini, Ali Maher,
Volume 6, Issue 1 (Spring 2023)
Abstract
Introduction: Due to the very weak coverage of basic treatment in the dental insurance sector, such services are considered as luxury services for people and the indicators of oral and dental health in Iran are not very favorable. With regard to the supplementary excess treatment coverage by commercial insurances, in this research, the factors affecting the use of dental services were investigated.
Methods: The research method was descriptive, analytical and cross-sectional, the statistical population of the present study included patients referred to Tehran clinics in 2022. The sample size in this study was equal to 383 people who were selected by cluster sampling method. The information was collected through a questionnaire and the data were analyzed at the level of descriptive and inferential statistics, one population and binomial t-tests and Friedman’s test.
Results: There is a relationship between insurance coverage of dental services and oral health of people (P=0.000; t=23.99). There is a relationship between the amount of patients' out-of-pocket payments for dental services and oral health status (P=0.000; t=16.117). The amount of insurance payment for dental services has an effect on the amount of use of dental services (P=0.000; t=29.73). The demographic characteristics of the insured (DMFT index, age, gender, education level, marital status) have an effect on the use of dental services (P=0.000; t=33.04).
Conclusion: Due to the relationship between insurance coverage, payment amount, age and education level of people with oral and dental health, the officials and practitioners of oral and dental health should consider appropriate decision and policy regarding this matter.

The Pattern of Risk Assessment of Fetal Anomaly Coverage of Supplementary Insurance in the Iranian Insurance Industry: Grounded Theory Approach
Aram Kaykhosravi, Mehrdad Hosseini Shakib, Mitra Montazerlotf,
Volume 6, Issue 3 (Autumn 2023)
Abstract
Introduction: Risk assessment is one of the important issues in insurance industry that can lead to better performance of insurance companies. The aim of this study is to provide a risk assessment model for the coverage of fetal malformations of supplementary insurance in the Iranian insurance industry in order to identify the effective factors and the extent of the impact of each with a mixed approach.
Methods: This research is exploratory-descriptive based on the way of data collection and is developmental-applied in terms of purpose. The qualitative section was conducted with in-depth interviews with 14 insurance industry experts and specialized physicians using the data method of the foundation in three stages of open coding, axial coding, and selective coding in MAXQDA software. In the quantitative section, the data collected using a questionnaire from 67 insurance industry experts were measured by the structural equation modeling method using SMART-PLS software. The reliability and validity of the quantitative method were calculated and confirmed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient and confirmatory factor analysis, respectively.
Results: In the qualitative section, six main factors including parental characteristics, insured group characteristics, environmental factors, scientific and technological factors, cultural and social factors, and factors related to the insurance industry were identified, and 36 indicators as factors affecting risk of coverage fetal malformations insurance. Findings showed that 32 indicators out of 36 indicators are statistically confirmed and all six identified factors have a positive and significant effect on fetal malformations.
Conclusion: The results confirm that the insured group characteristics have the greatest impact on the risk of insurance coverage for fetal malformations. Therefore, in order to cover the mentioned risk, insurance companies should pay special attention to the indicators of education, geographical status, demographic composition, and gender composition of the members of the insurance group.

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