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.
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
6 min read
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
5 min read
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
1 min read
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
4 min read
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
7 min read
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
4 min read
Oct
11
NHSA Insurance Funding Expert Zheng Jie: Shifting from Excessive Price Reduction to Value-Based Procurement for China's Drug Pricing Dilemma

NHSA Insurance Funding Expert Zheng Jie: Shifting from Excessive Price Reduction to Value-Based Procurement for China's Drug Pricing Dilemma

At the 5th China Rare Disease Cooperation and Exchange Conference, Zheng Jie, the leader of the Insurance Funding Analysis Expert
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Aug
30
Improving Access to Innovative Drugs: Can China’s Dual-Channel Policy Deliver?

Improving Access to Innovative Drugs: Can China’s Dual-Channel Policy Deliver?

To tackle the hospital formulary access issues faced by some NRDL-negotiated drugs, the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) introduced the
5 min read