Deep-Dive

Deep-Dive

Every two weeks, we delve into detailed analyses of the latest policy initiatives, funding mechanisms, and healthcare delivery channels impacting access to innovative medicines in China.
Dec
04
NHSA Strengthens Control Over Outpatient Spending

NHSA Strengthens Control Over Outpatient Spending

Effectively navigating these regulatory changes will have significant and lasting implications for drug manufacturers, particularly in shaping their pricing strategies, reimbursement models, and distribution channel approaches in China.
7 min read
Nov
06
Advances in New Technology Add-On Payments for Innovative Medicine in China’s DRG/DIP Framework

Advances in New Technology Add-On Payments for Innovative Medicine in China’s DRG/DIP Framework

In July, China’s National Healthcare Security Administration introduced the CHS-DRG Grouping Plan (Version 2.0), expanding the number of
5 min read
Oct
02
Capitalizing on Specialized Medical Services in China: Opportunities for Innovative Life Sciences Manufacturers

Capitalizing on Specialized Medical Services in China: Opportunities for Innovative Life Sciences Manufacturers

To take advantage of these opportunities, manufacturers must focus on three key success factors.
6 min read
Aug
28
Three Key Trends Shaping Pricing for Innovative Non-VBP Medical Devices in China

Three Key Trends Shaping Pricing for Innovative Non-VBP Medical Devices in China

Understanding and strategically applying these trends is crucial for optimizing pricing strategies and enhancing market adoption of innovative medical technologies in China.
7 min read
Jun
19
Shanghai Pilots: Leading Value-Based and Risk-Sharing Reimbursement for Medical Consumables in China

Shanghai Pilots: Leading Value-Based and Risk-Sharing Reimbursement for Medical Consumables in China

Shanghai utilizes value-based pricing negotiations and performance-linked payments for medical consumable reimbursements, providing insights into the future direction of high-value medical consumable reimbursement under China's basic medical insurance.
7 min read
Jun
12
China's Commercial Health Insurance Formulary Development: Current State and Future Directions

China's Commercial Health Insurance Formulary Development: Current State and Future Directions

Executive Summary The commercial health insurance sector in China presents substantial opportunities for growth, with the development of commercial insurance
9 min read
May
29
Fostering Medical Innovation: How China's Social and Commercial Insurance Can Work Together

Fostering Medical Innovation: How China's Social and Commercial Insurance Can Work Together

A healthy innovation ecosystem for medicines in China requires effective integration between basic and commercial health insurance. Success hinges on stakeholders operating within China's social security framework and focusing first on tackling the low-hanging fruit.
5 min read
May
22
Impacts of Provincial Central Pooling of Basic Medical Insurance on China's Healthcare Ecosystem

Impacts of Provincial Central Pooling of Basic Medical Insurance on China's Healthcare Ecosystem

Increasing the risk pooling level is essential for reducing regional disparities and improving the efficiency of BMI funds. This change will deeply affect the supply and demand sides of China's healthcare ecosystem.
5 min read
May
01
Advancements in China's BMI Payment Policies for High-Value Medical Consumables: How MedTech Should Prepare

Advancements in China's BMI Payment Policies for High-Value Medical Consumables: How MedTech Should Prepare

These policies create a national framework for the pricing and reimbursement of high-value medical consumables under basic medical insurance schemes, necessitating proactive preparedness from MedTech firms.
6 min read
Apr
17
Quantifying Innovation: Three Key Signals from NHSA's Draft on New Chemical Drug Launch Pricing

Quantifying Innovation: Three Key Signals from NHSA's Draft on New Chemical Drug Launch Pricing

The standout enhancement in the current proposal is the addition of a self-assessment scale. This tool, designed to assign a score that quantifies innovation quality based on the company's self-assessment, plays a crucial role in determining the initial pricing of their drugs.
10 min read