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Following the enactment of the Medical Care Act in 1985, the government implemented a medical care network, whereby Taiwan was divided into healthcare regions. Planning was undertaken for the equitable allocation of medical manpower and facilities to each region to ensure the quality of medical care in each region. The "Building the agile and resilient medical care system" was implemented 2021-2024 to develop an integrated, sustainable public health and medical service network that is rooted in the local community.
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Chapter 1 Healthcare Systems
ā–¸Section 1 Medical Care Resources
Aiming to promote balanced distribution of medical care resources, the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) has established a regional medical care system in accordance with the Medical Care Act and the Medical Care Network Project. Using regional guidance and the operation of related organizations, the MOHW assessed the health needs of each area, and implemented various projects to ensure the equitable allocation of healthcare resources between regions and to ensure the quality of care everywhere. The main results achieved in 2021 are shown below:
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Status of Medical Institutions, 2021
Type of Medical Institution
No. of Institutions
Medical Care Institutions
Hospital
478
Clinics
22,800
Pharmacies
8,421
Home Care Practices
General Nursing Homes
542
Psychiatric Nursing Homes
49
Home Care Practices
736
Post-Natal Nursing Institutions
284
Blood Donation Institutions
Blood Donation Centers
5
Blood Donation Stations
13
Pathology Institutions
12
Other Medical Institutions
Midwifery Practices
25
Medical Examination Clinics
351
Medical Care Radiological Clinics
48
Physical Therapy Practices
379
Occupational Therapy Practices
132
Mental Counseling Clinics
154
Psychotherapy Clinics
93
Speech Therapy Clinics
89
Dental Technology Centers
976
Hearing Clinics
27
Home Respiratory Care Units
13
Optometry Practices
2,954
Nutrition Counselling Institutions
35
Source : Department of Statistics, MOHW, 2021 Medical institution service volume statistical year book
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