Who Holds the Upgrade Code for Third-Party Medical Institutions in 2022?

As the New Year begins, everything takes on a fresh look. With the 2022 Spring Festival approaching, major “New Year Shopping Festivals” are gearing up for launch. In this year’s market for New Year goods, in addition to popular items such as gourmet foods, health supplements, and home appliances, health service products are increasingly capturing public attention.

Major healthcare institutions have seen an extraordinary surge in their Lunar New Year business activities, rolling out a variety of Spring Festival packages. Ping An Health (Testing) Center achieved tens of millions in sales in a single “strong start” livestream event; large, vibrant outdoor advertisements at subway station entrances prominently feature the “Meinian Spring Festival Card”; iKang Guobin has launched its “Ultimate Tiger Year Secrets”; and Ruici has designed four comprehensive deep-checkup packages tailored for seniors. Both the health sector and commercial markets are poised for strong momentum as the Lunar New Year approaches.

Public health awareness is continuously on the rise, and societal demand for health services is steadily increasing. As a result, “Health Summaries” are gradually becoming an indispensable component of “Year-End Reviews.” This ongoing escalation in health-related demands is also imposing higher requirements on third-party medical service providers.

Standing at the Starting Point of a New Year, Looking to the Future: How Will Third-Party Medical Institutions Break Traditional Business Boundaries and Explore More Possibilities in Healthcare Services?

On July 30, 2021, the National Health Commission officially released the “Notice on the Allocation Licensing of Class A Large Medical Equipment in 2020” (Guo Wei Tong [2021] No. 7), announcingList of Approved Positron Emission Tomography-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PET-MR) Systems。

According to statistics, a total of 35 medical institutions “made the list,” and in addition to traditional large public Grade A tertiary hospitals, what is more noteworthy isNon-Public Medical Institutions，Shanghai Ping An Haoyi Medical Imaging Diagnosis Co., Ltd. (the Shanghai Flagship Center under Ping An Health (Testing) Center) is prominently listed, becomingThe only third-party medical institution in China officially certified for PET-MR.

Large Advanced Medical Equipment, Represented by PET-MR, Is a Powerful Tool for Tumor Diagnosis, also inDetection of Nervous System Diseasesremarkably effective in these areas, offering humanity the possibility of outpacing disease in the face of cancer, the “king of all diseases”—Early Diagnosis and Early Treatment Are Key to Improving Cancer Cure Rates at the Current Stage.

For medical institutions, apart from the prohibitive cost of such large-scale equipment, the stringent application requirements represent the most difficult barrier to entry. This has become a professional “moat” for these institutions, requiring sustained commitment and the establishment of robust medical quality to break through these barriers and obtain the necessary licensure for operation.

Scarcity Drives Value. Being listed alongside renowned public tertiary hospitals in China, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Huashan Hospital, also signifies that Ping An’s comprehensive medical strength has gained national recognition. Ping An Health (Testing) CenterPioneered in China the “trinity” healthcare service model integrating imaging diagnostics, medical laboratory testing, and precision examinations, covering the three core medical services of imaging, laboratory testing, and healthcare services, with a customer base spanning the D/H-end, patient-end, and B-end, it is a rare third-party medical institution in the industry possessing a complete closed-loop medical ecosystem.

At this new juncture, Ping An Health (Testing) Center continues to deepen its expertise in healthcare, driving the medical ecosystem’s closed loop toward greater professionalism, safety, and precision.

It is reported that Ping An Health (Testing) Center, having successfully obtained certification, will further tap into the value of its achievements in nuclear medicine, cardiology, and oncology across its affiliated centers. By leveraging more advanced equipment and a team of highly authoritative experts, it will promote the development of early cancer screening programs and patient navigation services. Relying on precise diagnostic capabilities, it will collaborate with public hospitals to create a synergistic effect from diagnosis to treatment, jointly empowering healthcare infrastructure development.

From treating existing diseases to preventing them, in addition to the continuous improvement of disease diagnosis capabilities, the proactive role of third-party medical institutions in safeguarding people’s lives and health has permeated every aspect of daily life. The most direct manifestation of this was the nucleic acid testing closely associated with everyone during the “two stolen years.”

As the Spring Festival approaches, the surge in people returning to their hometowns has made the epidemic prevention and control situation extremely severe and complex. Multiple cities have recently reported new confirmed cases.

According to epidemic prevention and control data released on January 17, the new wave of the outbreak has affected 31 provinces across China. Xi’an has reported a cumulative total of 2,049 locally transmitted confirmed cases; Tianjin has recorded 294 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases in the current round; and Anyang has reported a cumulative total of 310 confirmed cases.

Third-party medical institutions, represented by Ping An Health (Testing) Centers, have been on the front lines of the fight against the epidemic since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, even moreUpgrading Nucleic Acid Testing Methods, introducing the all-around "mobile fortress"—BOXLAB - Mobile Integrated Nucleic Acid Testing Container Laboratory, and named “Ping An.”

“Ping An Hao” creates a closed, fully automated, and compliant laboratory under normal conditions. In the event of an epidemic, it can be rapidly transported to any location as needed to immediately commence nucleic acid testing. The setup can be completed within half a day, and it is capable of operating in harsh weather conditions ranging from -40°C to 40°C, which is of great significance for the early detection of infected individuals and the implementation of precise prevention and control measures.

With the addition of the “Ping An Express,” the mobile operational system established by Ping An Health (Check-up) Center is becoming increasingly robust. By combining on-site services with mobile services, the center better aligns with market demands, providing consumers with comprehensive, efficient, and multi-dimensional medical healthcare solutions.

2022 has arrived. As a third-party medical institution, Ping An Health (Testing) Center has established comprehensive strategic plans for its future development, aiming to leverage its superior medical capabilities to build a new ecosystem for third-party healthcare providers.

First, accelerate market deployment and build a healthcare ecosystem network. Leveraging its core advantages—including nanoscale instrumentation, physician teams led by committee chairs, five-star customer experiences, and medical-grade health screenings—Ping An Health (Testing) Centers are further accelerating their expansion across provincial capitals and second-tier cities in China. This strategy aims to establish an interconnected network, creating a comprehensive, valuable, and compassionate healthcare ecosystem.

Second, leveraging cutting-edge technological concepts to promote service optimization and upgrading. Ping An Health (Testing) Center will, in the future, draw upon the valuable large-scale medical testing samples and big data resources accumulated through its comprehensive platform, extensive network, and broad service offerings, while integrating expert knowledge bases and AI technologies, to build a “smart” independent medical laboratory. This initiative aims to provide greater added value for clinicians and contribute to the Healthy China initiative.

Third, leveraging the platform as a springboard to boost the development of the broader health industry. Ping An Health (Testing) Center has gradually achieved sharing of high-quality medical service resources, platform integration, and process alignment. As one of Ping An Group’s key entry points into the broader health sector, it is seizing industry opportunities, strategically positioning itself within the health industry, and conducting in-depth exploration of health management, thereby progressively emerging as a pioneer in leading technological advancements and business model innovations in the healthcare field.

Standing at a new starting point, as an offline medical institution operated by Ping An Insurance Group, Ping An Health (Testing) Center is well-positioned to assume the role of a “promoter,” continuously exploring new models and introducing innovative service frameworks. By closely aligning with national policies and fully addressing user needs, it aims to unlock the full potential of third-party medical institutions, strive to build a new ecosystem for them, and provide patients with more healthcare options.