The NHI system places a variety of restrictions on hospitals. The completion of the Hsuehshan Tunnel in June 2006 made travel between Ilan and Taipei much easier-but the results could be double-edged for Ilan's healthcare professionals.
全民健保對醫院限制重重，而 2006 年 6 月雪山隧道通車後，宜蘭縣納入了大台北一日生活圈，對當地醫界而言，又是一個憂喜參半的新變數。