The International Review of Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) Contracts in Vietnam

This report presents findings from LHSS Vietnam's international review of diagnosis-related group contracts and provides: 1) an overview of contracting and its role in enhancing the performance of the health system with regard to the features of the DRG payment method; 2) summary findings from an international literature review on contracting mechanisms in countries that have adopted the method; 3) an evaluation of the current status of social health insurance contracting in Vietnam against international reviews using a situational analysis and key informant interviews; and 4) recommendations for developing and revising the existing legal framework for contracts and appropriate content based on international experience and actual practice in Vietnam.