The National Health Insurance Corporation (NHIC) has officially launched under the leadership of its 11th Chairman, Kang Cheong-hee. In his inaugural address, Kang emphasized the importance of 'human dignity' and declared a new initiative called 'Reboot Health Insurance,' which aims to oversee health throughout the entire life cycle, beyond mere disease treatment. He also promised to break down barriers between medical care and support services by establishing a 'health welfare platform' and to innovate services through a transformation in artificial intelligence (AI).
The NHIC announced that the inauguration ceremony for Chairman Kang was held on July 20 at its headquarters in Wonju, Gangwon Province. Kang is a healthcare expert with extensive experience, having served as the Vice President of the Korean Medical Association, the Director of the Health Center in Yongin's Giheung District, and the President of the Korean Public Organization Bank.
Notably, Kang previously held the position of Executive Director of Benefits at the NHIC, where he oversaw insurance benefit policies and operations, making him a suitable candidate to lead the organization through its current challenges.
In his inaugural speech, Kang reiterated the purpose of the NHIC, stating, "The corporation exists to protect the dignity of human life and ensure a decent life for the people." He asserted that 'human dignity' will be the starting point and ultimate goal of the corporation's future innovations.
Kang also indicated that the NHIC would need to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, such as entering a super-aged society. He remarked, "We cannot rely solely on past successes to secure the future," and emphasized the need to redesign the future of health insurance beyond merely responding to changes.
He declared, "We will redefine the purpose of health insurance and innovate our services, organization, finances, and operations from the ground up, coining it 'Reboot Health Insurance!'" The vision of 'Reboot Health Insurance' aims to shift the paradigm from post-treatment to a focus on prevention and care.
Kang stated, "Health insurance must evolve from a system that guarantees treatment to one that designs healthy living," proposing a life-cycle health assurance system that helps prevent illness and maintain health, while also taking responsibility for healthy aging and care.
To achieve this, he introduced a plan for a 'people-centered health welfare platform.' Kang noted, "For the public, health and welfare do not exist separately," and pledged to dismantle the administrative barriers that divide these areas. He promised to create a national health welfare platform that connects medical care, long-term care, support services, preventive health, and mental health.
Kang also expressed a strong commitment to digital innovation, stating, "AI is not a choice but a necessary standard of our time." He emphasized the use of world-class health insurance big data to predict disease risks and provide tailored health management services, while also managing financial leaks and improper claims more precisely.
In conclusion, Kang urged NHIC employees to foster a culture of cooperation and mutual respect with labor unions, stating, "We will make human dignity the standard for all policies, open a new era with 'Reboot Health Insurance,' and transform the NHIC into a 'people-centered health welfare platform' to become the world's leading digital health insurance institution through AI transformation."
The NHIC announced that the inauguration ceremony for Chairman Kang was held on July 20 at its headquarters in Wonju, Gangwon Province. Kang is a healthcare expert with extensive experience, having served as the Vice President of the Korean Medical Association, the Director of the Health Center in Yongin's Giheung District, and the President of the Korean Public Organization Bank.
Notably, Kang previously held the position of Executive Director of Benefits at the NHIC, where he oversaw insurance benefit policies and operations, making him a suitable candidate to lead the organization through its current challenges.
In his inaugural speech, Kang reiterated the purpose of the NHIC, stating, "The corporation exists to protect the dignity of human life and ensure a decent life for the people." He asserted that 'human dignity' will be the starting point and ultimate goal of the corporation's future innovations.
Kang also indicated that the NHIC would need to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, such as entering a super-aged society. He remarked, "We cannot rely solely on past successes to secure the future," and emphasized the need to redesign the future of health insurance beyond merely responding to changes.
He declared, "We will redefine the purpose of health insurance and innovate our services, organization, finances, and operations from the ground up, coining it 'Reboot Health Insurance!'" The vision of 'Reboot Health Insurance' aims to shift the paradigm from post-treatment to a focus on prevention and care.
Kang stated, "Health insurance must evolve from a system that guarantees treatment to one that designs healthy living," proposing a life-cycle health assurance system that helps prevent illness and maintain health, while also taking responsibility for healthy aging and care.
To achieve this, he introduced a plan for a 'people-centered health welfare platform.' Kang noted, "For the public, health and welfare do not exist separately," and pledged to dismantle the administrative barriers that divide these areas. He promised to create a national health welfare platform that connects medical care, long-term care, support services, preventive health, and mental health.
Kang also expressed a strong commitment to digital innovation, stating, "AI is not a choice but a necessary standard of our time." He emphasized the use of world-class health insurance big data to predict disease risks and provide tailored health management services, while also managing financial leaks and improper claims more precisely.
In conclusion, Kang urged NHIC employees to foster a culture of cooperation and mutual respect with labor unions, stating, "We will make human dignity the standard for all policies, open a new era with 'Reboot Health Insurance,' and transform the NHIC into a 'people-centered health welfare platform' to become the world's leading digital health insurance institution through AI transformation."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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