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China's Basic Medical Insurance Data: Three Key Trends and Ecosystem Implications

China's Basic Medical Insurance Data: Three Key Trends and Ecosystem Implications

The 2022 National Medical Security Industry Development Statistical Bulletin, along with the Basic Medical Insurance operation data for Q1 to Q3 2023 released by the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA), reveals three key trends. Grasping these trends is vital for appreciating the direction of healthcare reform in China and its implications for stakeholders within the ecosystem.

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Kelly Ke

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