Ekonomi Kesehatan dan Asuransi Kesehatan

CHIEF

Cluster for Health Economics, Insurance, and Financing

About the Research Cluster

The Cluster for Health Economics and Health Insurance Research (CHIEF) is a research group under the Department of Health Administration and Policy, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia. We focus on the development and application of health economics and health insurance in Indonesia — encompassing health system analysis, the National Health Insurance (JKN) scheme, and commercial health insurance.

Through a data-driven approach and quantitative methods including econometrics, CHIEF produces evidence-based policy recommendations to support a health system that is equitable, effective, efficient, and sustainable at both the national and regional levels.

Vision

To become a center of excellence in health economics research that generates high-quality scientific knowledge and evidence-based policy recommendations, in pursuit of a fair and sustainable health financing system in Indonesia.

Mission

To produce evidence-based policy recommendations that support the strengthening of health financing and insurance systems in Indonesia, particularly in the implementation of the National Health Insurance (JKN) program.
To contribute academically through the development of theory, methodology, and application in the fields of health economics and insurance.
To support curriculum development and the creation of teaching materials grounded in the latest research findings in health economics and Health Technology Assessment (HTA).
To strengthen the capacity of students and early-career researchers through direct engagement in research and quantitative data analysis training.
To promote cross-sector and inter-institutional collaboration in order to generate policy research with meaningful real-world impact.

Focused Research Services

"Our research spans the full spectrum of health economics — from insurance design to policy evaluation — generating evidence that shapes a more equitable and sustainable health system for Indonesia."

Health Insurance Design & Sustainability

We examine the design, performance, and long-term sustainability of health insurance schemes — both national and commercial. Our work covers innovations in payment models, including Performance-Based Capitation and output- and outcome-based financing within Indonesia’s National Health Insurance (JKN) framework.

Health Financing Efficiency

We evaluate the efficiency of health spending across primary care facilities and referral services, analyzing reform pathways such as the transition from INA-CBGs to Global Budget financing in hospitals — with the goal of maximizing health outcomes per rupiah spent.

Health Market Analysis

We investigate the structure and dynamics of healthcare markets, including competition, pricing behavior, and regulatory frameworks, and assess how these factors shape the cost and quality of services available to patients.

Health Technology Assessment (HTA)

We assess the cost-effectiveness of medical interventions and health technologies in the context of public financing — particularly within JKN — to support evidence-based decisions on what works, for whom, and at what cost.

Demand, Access & Health Equity

We study the social, economic, and geographic determinants of healthcare demand and access, with a focus on identifying and addressing inequities that prevent vulnerable populations from receiving the care they need.

Quantitative Methods & Policy Evaluation

We apply rigorous quantitative and econometric methods to assess the impact of health policies and programs, drawing on both primary and secondary data to generate robust, actionable evidence for policymakers.