CHEN Ye,LI Jiaming,YANG Fenghong,et al.Evolutionary game and simulation analysis of add-on payment policy under DRG payment reform in China[J].ZHONGGUO YAOFANG,2025,36(22):2753-2759.
CHEN Ye,LI Jiaming,YANG Fenghong,et al.Evolutionary game and simulation analysis of add-on payment policy under DRG payment reform in China[J].ZHONGGUO YAOFANG,2025,36(22):2753-2759. DOI: 10.6039/j.issn.1001-0408.2025.22.01.
Evolutionary game and simulation analysis of add-on payment policy under DRG payment reform in China
To provide reference for the establishment and optimization of add-on payment policy in China.
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The two-party evolutionary game model was constructed, involving medical insurance and medical institutions,and simulation experiments were conducted. The effects of factors such as whether the establishment of add-on payment policy by the medical insurance department, the compensation ratio, and the cost and incremental utility of new technology on the adoption of innovative technologies by medical institutions were analyzed under the backdrop of the reform of the diagnosis-related groups (DRG) payment system.
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The add-on payment policy can effectively incentivize the utilization of innovative technologies, but it also carries the risk of overuse or misuse of new technologies. The compensation ratio, unit price of new technology, and cost savings derived from the improved effectiveness of new technologies, as well as the incremental utility of new technology, will all affect the equilibrium state of the evolutionary game, potentially even reversing it. It is recommended to optimize the selection criteria for the scope of add-on payment, so as to incentivize the use of innovative technologies while controlling the risk of their misuse. Additionally, a reasonable approach should be taken to adopt either standalone payment or supplementary payment models based on the surplus level of medical insurance funds in the coordinated regions. Meanwhile, a regular adjustment mechanism should be established to ensure smooth integration between the add-on payment and the DRG payment system.
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