With advances in technology, modern equipment, and improved physician expertise, an X-ray scan can be completed within seconds. Associate Prof Nguyen Hoai Nam, former senior lecturer at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, HCMC, also described the regulation as problematic in health insurance reimbursement. Nam noted that with today’s advanced equipment, an X-ray scan takes only five to 10 seconds to complete. According to Dr. Khoa, the Ministry of Health has held several meetings with Social Security to develop more realistic guidelines. “Health insurance inspection and reimbursement should focus on the appropriateness of indications and professional processes, rather than rigidly applying time thresholds,” Khoa said.

Source: VietNamNet News February 18, 2026 00:05 UTC