Pupung Purnama, head of the BPJS Kesehatan office in Sorong, said on Wednesday that the PRB aims to ensure that JKN participants, particularly those suffering from chronic diseases, receive the appropriate medical treatment.
The referral program targets JKN participants with stable chronic diseases who require long-term treatment or nursing care at first-level healthcare facilities (FKTPs), following a referral or recommendation from specialist doctors.
"This program not only provides new hope for participants with chronic diseases to get better treatment but also helps change the outlook on chronic disease management in Indonesia," he explained.
Chronic diseases covered by the program include diabetes mellitus, hypertension, heart disorders, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and epilepsy.
Patients with chronic mental health disorders, stroke, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and other chronic diseases listed by the Health Ministry can also participate in the program.
According to Purnama, the program's participants will get access to regular health examinations, medical consultations, and medicines at FKTPs collaborating with BPJS Kesehatan.
"We are committed to ensuring the availability of drugs to support the control of participants' health conditions and increase accessibility to quality health services for those in need," he emphasized.
One of the JKN participants who has registered for the PRB program is John Hutahean. The 57-year-old man, who visits the clinic every month, said that his treatment and control process is more organized and efficient.
"In 2009, I underwent bypass surgery because I had a heart disease; so every month, I have to check my health at the clinic," he said, adding that all treatments he received were free of charge.
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