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Mar
27
Pudong Drug Pricing Pilot

Pudong Drug Pricing Pilot

#1 Pudong reform pilot permits new drug launch pricing comparable to international markets. On January 22nd, a joint announcement was
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Mar
13
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
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Feb
28
Policy Push for Long-Term Huiminbao: The Impact on Innovative Medicine

Policy Push for Long-Term Huiminbao: The Impact on Innovative Medicine

In early January, the National Administration of Financial Regulation (NAFR) issued a draft titled "Notice on Promoting the Smooth
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Feb
14
China's DRG/DIP Reform: Bridging Medical Service Pricing and Supporting Tech Innovation

China's DRG/DIP Reform: Bridging Medical Service Pricing and Supporting Tech Innovation

The DRG/DIP payment reform has curtailed the rapid expansion of China's public hospitals, shifting focus to quality
5 min read
Jan
17
Closing the Affordability Gap: Can China’s Commercial Health Insurance Deliver?

Closing the Affordability Gap: Can China’s Commercial Health Insurance Deliver?

At the end of 2021, individual out-of-pocket (OOP) spending in China constituted 27.7% of total healthcare expenditure (THE), soaring
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Jan
03
Fair Pricing of Pharmaceuticals: Insights into China's NRDL Negotiation

Fair Pricing of Pharmaceuticals: Insights into China's NRDL Negotiation

Although NRDL negotiation involves multiple aspects, at its core, the most fundamental issue is the fair pricing of innovative pharmaceuticals.
5 min read
Dec
20
China Market Access Pathways for Innovative Medicines Infographic

China Market Access Pathways for Innovative Medicines Infographic

Breaking from my usual bi-weekly newsletters, I have a valuable resource for you: an infographic detailing China Market Access Pathways
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Dec
06
NHSA Proposes Launch Price Framework and Aligns Pricing Policies with Drug Lifecycle

NHSA Proposes Launch Price Framework and Aligns Pricing Policies with Drug Lifecycle

At a recent industry investor conference, Weng Linjia, Deputy Director of the Pharmaceutical Pricing and Tender Procurement Department, National Healthcare
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Nov
22
China's Medical Service Pricing Reform: Current State and Future Development

China's Medical Service Pricing Reform: Current State and Future Development

In our last newsletter, we delved into the three fundamental issues connected with medical service pricing in China: * Fragmented pricing
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Nov
08
China's Medical Service Pricing Reform: 3 Core Challenges

China's Medical Service Pricing Reform: 3 Core Challenges

China's medical service pricing reform is pivotal in reshaping China's healthcare landscape, impacting not only inpatient
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