Analysis of the impact of China Healthcare Security diagnosis-related groups payment reform on the hospitalization costs for uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in obstructive sleep apnea patients at Hospital C.

Background: As part of China's medical insurance-related grouping payment reform, public hospitals, which are the primary providers of medical insurance services, face remarkable pressure to control costs. This study examined uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) surgery for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) at Hospital C to identify factors influencing inpatient costs and assess the impact of payment reform on treatment practices.

Methods: Using data from 251 OSA patients undergoing UPPP at Hospital C, the study evaluated changes in cost reduction, cost structure, patient disease severity, and medical quality before and after the payment reform.