THE DEVELOPING MODELS AND MECHANISMS FOR MANAGEMENT THE LOCAL HEALTH INSURANCE FUNDS BY THE MENTORING TEAM (Coaching) YASOTHON PROVINCE

Abstract

     This action research aimed to study The Developing models and mechanisms for Management the local health insurance funds by the mentoring team (Coaching) Yasothon Province. The sample used in the process development consisted of the fund mentors, the local insurance funds committee, the staff responsible for the local health insurance funds of the Subdistrict Administrative Organization, and the local population, totaling 279 people. The research employed a participatory network process to develop the models and mechanisms for managing the local health insurance funds by applying the principles of action research based on the framework of Kemmis and McTaggart, which includes Planning (P), Action (A), Observation (O), and Reflection (R), conducted over two cycles. Data were collected using a researcher-developed questionnaire over a 30-week period, from January 2022 to September 2024. The data were analyzed using frequency distribution, percentages, categorization, and content analysis.
     The research findings revealed that the model and mechanism for managing the local health insurance funds by the mentoring team in Yasothon Province is referred to as the "EPBAM Model" comprising five key elements: 1) Enhancing Access to Healthcare Services, 2) Promotion of Public Participation, 3) Building Knowledge and Skills for the Committee, 4) Application of Technology, and 5) Monitoring and Evaluation.