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Uzbekistan is reforming TB hospital financing by shifting from bed-based to case-based payments using Diagnostic-Related Groups (DRGs). A 2023 Presidential Decree introduced this change to reduce unnecessary hospital stays and improve resource allocation, ensuring hospitals are funded per patient treated.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”TO BE EDITED – TEXT OF THE NEWS – BLOCK 1 – Click on the WHEEL icon to open the textarea where you can paste or type your news. PLEASE USE ONLY THE FEATURED IMAGE FUNCTION on your right column to add the image.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Historically, Uzbekistan’s tuberculosis (TB)<\/strong> hospitals received funding based on the number of occupied beds. This model inadvertently encouraged prolonged hospital stays, leading to inefficient resource utilization.<\/p>\n In January 2023, the Uzbek government issued a Presidential Decree<\/strong> to revamp the TB hospital financing system. The new approach adopts Diagnostic-Related Groups (DRGs)<\/strong>, a case-based payment mechanism. Under this system, hospitals will receive funding based on the number of patients treated, rather than bed occupancy.<\/p>\n The Ministry of Health<\/strong>, in collaboration with international partners like USAID, is spearheading the implementation of this DRG-based financing. This collaboration includes training healthcare administrators and staff on the new system, ensuring a smooth transition.<\/p>\n The reform aims to:<\/strong><\/p>\n This initiative aligns with global best practices in healthcare financing and underscores Uzbekistan’s commitment to improving public health outcomes.<\/p>\n\n