Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC) is set to initiate discussions on cooperation with Mongolia regarding the K-medical system.

KMAC announced on the 4th that it had shared Korea's medical system and health insurance operation model with a delegation from the 'Mongolia Healthcare System Innovation Task Force,' which includes members of the Mongolian parliament and senior officials from the Ministry of Health, on November 27.

The Mongolia Healthcare System Innovation TF includes seven Mongolian parliament members, the Deputy Minister of Health, a science policy advisor, the head of the Health Information Technology Center, and the director of the National Hospital. From Korea, key executives from KMAC, along with officials from the Korea Health Industry Development Institute and the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, were present. Representatives from the Ulaanbaatar Cultural Promotion Agency, which has served as a bridge for cooperation between the two countries, also attended.

During this visit, the Mongolian side engaged in in-depth inquiries about the overall K-medical system, including Korea's healthcare policy structure, health insurance system operation, medical expense review and assessment system, and the organization and role of disease control. In response, KMAC shared key elements of the Korean medical system, focusing on the single insurer model that enables universal healthcare coverage, the operation method of the review, payment, and cost-based fee system, and the process of establishing an infectious disease response system.

Particularly, given that the Mongolian government aims to achieve visible results in restructuring the Ministry of Health system by 2028, there was significant interest in adopting the Korean model. The delegation expressed high expectations for a 'customized roadmap' proposal to redesign the models of the National Health Insurance Corporation, Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency to fit Mongolian realities. They also continued discussions on practical implementation measures such as medical expense management, review and assessment system establishment, and strengthening data and digital foundations.

During the meeting, officials from the Korea Health Industry Development Institute and the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service directly answered the Mongolian delegation's questions regarding △health insurance financial structure △premium imposition method △medical expense review system △big data-based policy decision-making method, and explained the considerations necessary for system adoption. The Mongolian side noted that Korea's health insurance and review system contribute to the efficiency of medical expenses and the improvement of service quality, requesting practical advice on introducing national-level review and assessment functions in the future.

Lee Rip, KMAC's Global CMO Executive Director, stated, “This discussion is significant not only for the transfer of technology but also for establishing a joint design and promotion system based on Korea's experience to help Mongolia build a sustainable healthcare ecosystem while minimizing trial and error.”

He further emphasized, “KMAC will play a practical milestone role based on the know-how accumulated for the development of the Korean medical industry to help the Mongolian medical sector establish a stable system.”

Mongolian delegation member B. Naidalaa stated, “Korea's health insurance and medical expense review and assessment system is an exemplary case that has continuously enhanced both financial efficiency and the quality of medical services,” and expressed the intention to achieve substantial improvements in Mongolia's healthcare system reform by referencing this experience.

He added, “The institutional operation experience shared by KMAC and Korean related agencies will be a very important reference in promoting Mongolia's medical reform,” expressing a willingness for future cooperation.

Meanwhile, both sides agreed on the potential for expanding cooperation in the healthcare field following this visit and decided to pursue mutual development through continuous communication and exchange. Additionally, both sides agreed to hold the next meeting in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, to further concretize cooperation.

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