Prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and diabetes

This image is a flowchart illustrating the implementation system of the Hypertension and Diabetes Registration and Management Program.

• Eligible for registration: Patients with hypertension or diabetes (aged 65 and older, or aged 30 and older who wish to participate in the registration management program).
• Designated Medical Institutions (Initial Registration): Completion of consent forms and registration in the electronic system.
• Designated Medical Institutions (Daily): Medical consultation, reduction of patient co-payment for treatment costs, entry of medical information, and input of the next appointment.
• Designated Pharmacies (Daily): Reduction of patient co-payment for medication costs, medication counseling, and entry of dispensing information.
• Public Health Centers: Management and monitoring of medical and medication expenses.
• Registration & Education Center (Call Center): Program guidance (once), education guidance and reservations, and telephone counseling services.
• Registration & Education Center (In-person Visits): Provision of educational materials, periodic assessment of risk factors, on-site education, and hands-on, experience-based training.
• Information System: The Hypertension and Diabetes Registration Management Information System provides automated support such as medical appointment reminders and notifications for missed schedules.

Meaning: This illustrates a patient-centered system in which medical institutions, pharmacies, public health centers, and education centers are organically connected through a registration management system to provide integrated support, including reduced medical costs, education, and counseling.