South Korean hospitals earn top grades in tuberculosis care assessment

Sejong Chungnam National University Hospital and Wonkwang University Hospital have both achieved first-grade ratings in the 8th Tuberculosis Adequacy Assessment conducted by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service.

Sejong Chungnam National University Hospital received a score of 99.4, marking its fourth consecutive first-grade rating. The hospital achieved perfect scores in tuberculosis bacteria confirmation, regular susceptibility testing, and rapid susceptibility testing. This score significantly exceeds the overall average of 95.7.

Wonkwang University Hospital earned a score of 97.1, also securing the highest grade. The hospital achieved 100% in both regular and rapid susceptibility testing rates. Its treatment success rate within one year of diagnosis was 94.4%, notably higher than the national average of 77.6%. The hospital utilizes a Private-Public Partnership (PPM) tuberculosis management program to provide continuous patient support and community prevention.