Diabetes treatment cost analysis in Jilin Province in 2016- 2019 using the structural change method

Abstract Aim To analyse the development trend of diabetes treatment costs in Jilin Province and its related factors from 2016–2019 and to provide a theoretical basis for the reform of the health care system in Jilin Province, the reduction of residents' disease burden and the formulation of relevant policies. Method Based on the SHA2011 method of health cost accounting, the data on diabetes treatment expenses in Jilin Province were collated. The change trend of diabetes treatment cost and project constitution in Jilin Province was analysed by structural analysis. Results The total cost of diabetes treatment increased from 2 billion 348 million yuan in 2016 to 2 billion 833 million yuan in 2019, with an average annual growth rate of 6.46%. The average outpatient expenses for diabetes in Jilin increased from 240.53 yuan to 304.61 yuan, corresponding to an average annual increase of 8.19%. The average hospitalization expenses related to diabetes in Jilin Province decreased from 7280.63 yuan to 6707.33 yuan, a decrease of 2.70%. Conclusion The cost of diabetes treatment in Jilin Province showed a rapid growth trend. The increase in hospitalization expenses was mainly due to the increase in the number of outpatients. The increase in outpatient expenses was mainly due to the increase in average outpatient expenses.