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(3) Formulated the "Operational Procedure diseases. It has shown breakthrough results
for Phototherapy in Heroin Addiction" and in both basic research and clinical efficacy
implemented the treatment to assist addicted assessment, and will be further developed for
individuals in reducing drug cravings and clinical or health adjunctive use.
maintaining a stable rate of follow-up visits. 4. National Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research
(4) Continue to improve the acupuncture virtual In accordance with the instructions from the
reality model and establish 2 objective structured Executive Yuan, the MOHW assisted the National
clinical examination teaching plans (OSCE). Health Research Institutes (NHRI) in establishing the
(5) Analytical methods for assessing the quality of "National Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research"
Chinese herbal medicines were developed, and on August 15, 2022, with an expected completion
completed a total of 192 methods. These analytical in 2025. The center, starting from the national overall
data were included in a database (the Quality strategy, serves as an integrative coordinator across
Analysis of Traditional Chinese Medicines, qaTCM) disciplines, enhancing domestic research capabilities,
for application by industry, government, academia, assisting the government in formulating policies and
and research institutions, thereby enhancing promoting aging-related initiatives, strengthening the
medication safety for the general public. linkages between non-profit organizations, long-term
(6) Developed an innovative Chinese herbal care services, healthcare system, and industries,
compound formula (NDD2) was developed and establishing an innovative system that is friendly
for the treatment of degenerative neurological towards the elderly.

● Conference on the achievements for the National Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research

5. Omnidirectional Reinforcement of National Health (2) National healthcare insurance database value-
Insurance System added application and digital transformation:
(1) Implementation of information governance, Integrated the application process for medical
refinement of service quality: Promoted the imaging AI utilization and existing academic
planning and assessment of outpatient bundled research applications. Developed intelligent
payment policies and established a mechanism review tools for AI model evaluation. Utilized
for tracking the therapeutic effectiveness of the LINE social media platform to integrate
high-cost treatment technologies. Successfully healthcare services. Enhanced the functionality
concluded 237 health technology assessment of My Health Bank and software development
reports and developed a standardized framework kits (SDK). Improved the efficiency of accurate
for real world evidence. Continuous improvement reviews and empowered individuals with self-
of services was achieved through evidence- management capabilities.
based research and public opinion surveys.

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