90 년 대 보건 의료 정책 의 발전 방향 ( Ways to improve 90 ’ s health care policy ) < Health < Social Development < Resources 
 90 년 대 보건 의료 정책 의 발전 방향 ( Ways to improve 90 ’ s health care policy ) 
 연구 / 1990 - 08 
 This research focuses on providing reference material for the establishment of the seventh five - year health sector plan , and intends to serve as a basis for establishing long - term healthcare development plans . Also , it can be used as a reference when NGOs and academic circles plan 1990 s health care policy . 	 There are four historical eras in the Korean healthcare system : 1 ) 	 Before the Japanese colonial era 2 ) 	 During the Japanese colonial era 3 ) 	 After the liberation of Korea and before Health Insurance Operations 4 ) 	 After the introduction of medical health insurance The employee health insurance system ( introduced in 1977 ) is the new guideline for Korean healthcare policy . There are three main factors in the Korean healthcare system : supply , demand , and management control . To be specific , quantitative and qualitative improvement of medical supply resources , changes in demand , increases of healthcare utilization patterns , socialization of medical demand through health insurance , and control and management of medical expenses are all included in the Korean healthcare system . 	 The 1990 s require a new healthcare service due to an increased public interest in health and civilian - led medical supplies , and state intervention has been requested as medical expenses have increased . Therefore , Korea needs a healthcare policy that reflects its economic conditions and social values . 	 Along with economic development , life expectancy and public health is improving . The shifting health trends indicate that infectious diseases now less frequent causes of death and the rate of parasitic infection is low . Now , non - communicable diseases such as dental diseases , high blood pressure , ulcers , heart disease , and diabetes are now much more common . In addition , aging - associated diseases , mass infections at primary and elementary schools , and diseases caused by environmental pollution are also becoming a problem . Additionally , sexually transmitted diseases , addictions , and mental health problems are emerging . Medical services and quality improvement measures based on these changes are required . Korea should focus on strengthening healthcare administration systems under local government , cutting medical costs , developing effective plans to control the increase of medical expenses , developing and expanding the roles of the healthcare system , and financing these measures . Above all , in order to increase effectiveness and develop healthcare policies , exchanges among medical science , traditional medicine , and pharmacies should occur and the administrative system should be improved by investing in health care information systems . Also , the government needs to promote an effective and efficient policy that can resolve national health problems by resolving issues with the separation of prescribing and dispensing drugs , and the unification of medical services .