A decade has passed since the Korea Health Panel was first introduced with the aim of producing data and information on Koreans’ utilization of healthcare services and spending. In this report, we reviewed the achievements of the first Korea Health Panel and discussed reforming plan and main tasks for establishing 2nd Korea Health panel. 

Ⅰ. Korean Health Panel: Overview 1 

1. Background and Objectives 3
2. Surveys: Operation and Management 6
3. Sample Design 8
4. Survey Method 11

Ⅱ. Questionnaire and Medical Spending 13 

1. Composition of Questionnaire 15
2. Medical Spending and Weight 19

Ⅲ. Management and Operation 23 

1. KHP Reports, Conference and Data Applications 25
2. Discussions on KHP Reform 27

Ⅳ. Main Indicators and Survey Findings 31 

1. Main Indicators 33
2. Households’ Utilization of Healthcare Services and Healthcare Spending 34
3. Prevalence of Chronic Diseases and Healthcare Spending 41
4. Chronic Diseases and Medications 48
5. Private Health Insurances 50 

V. KHP: Achievements and Future Tasks 55 

1. Achievements and Tasks of the KHP 57
2. Suggestions for Future Improvement 61
3. Conclusion 64