Indonesian Health Journal
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Indonesian Health Journal

Analysis of Actual Costs and INA-CBG Rates for Breast Cancer Care in Indonesian Hospitals: A Narrative Review

Hanum Nasiha (Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta)
Dewi Purnamawati (Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Jun 2026

Abstract

Breast cancer is a global health challenge and a significant economic burden in Indonesia, given its high prevalence among women. This study aims to evaluate the gap between actual medical costs and INA-CBGs rates in breast cancer management to formulate policy recommendations for the sustainability of oncology services. The research was conducted through a narrative review of literature published in 2022–2026 from the Scopus, ProQuest, and Dimensions databases. The review of three selected articles confirmed the existence of a substantial disparity in costs, characterized by a consistent negative difference between actual hospital costs and JKN claim rates. The findings show that the largest cost component comes from cytostatic drugs at 62–69%, while radiotherapy services are reimbursed at only about 59–87% of actual costs. This discrepancy is further exacerbated by medical inflation and the increasing complexity of managing advanced cases. In conclusion, structural cost discrepancies threaten the financial stability of hospitals, necessitating a periodic revision of rates based on activity-based costing and the implementation of a carve-out policy for high-value oncology drugs to ensure sustainable service accessibility.

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Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Veterinary

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Health : Public Health, Midwifery, Nursing, Pharmacy, Environmental Health, Labor Health, Maternal and Child Health, Health Promotion and Health Service Management. Medicine : Biomedical, Epidermiology, Pharmacology, Herbal, Surgery, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Psychiatry, Radiology, ...