Meiyou Internet Hospital Launches in Chengdu, Offering Specialized and Secure Maternal and Child Healthcare Services

On March 18, it was reported that Xiamen Meet You Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Meet You”) has recently obtained the Medical Institution Practicing License. This signifies that the company, which operates several nationally popular women’s applications including the Meet You APP and Youbaobao APP, has taken a further step in serving women by officially entering the internet healthcare sector.

Shao Shengyi, Vice President of Meet You and Head of Internet Healthcare Business, expressed gratitude for the trust and support from the relevant government departments of Chengdu City and Wenjiang District, as well as the Wenjiang Maternal and Child Health Hospital. Meet You Internet Hospital will focus on medical fields closely related to women and children, including gynecology, obstetrics, pediatrics, and dermatology. It is committed to connecting users with high-quality maternal and child healthcare resources, gradually establishing an internet-based medical health service system characterized by maternal and child healthcare, helping more families address health issues concerning women and children, and delivering inclusive benefits to the public.

According to Tianyancha, Meet You previously established an internet hospital company in Chengdu on November 30, 2020. The newly approved Chengdu Meet You Internet Hospital focuses on obstetrics, gynecology, and pediatrics, making it the first internet hospital in Chengdu with a specialized focus on maternal and child health. The hospital will provide comprehensive healthcare services, including intelligent triage, online consultations, electronic prescriptions, medication delivery, post-diagnosis management, and preventive care throughout the entire life cycle of women and children, thereby delivering health services to women and their families.

It is well known that there is a substantial demand for internet-based healthcare services among women and children. According to a report by The Paper in February 2020, the total volume of online medical consultations in obstetrics and gynecology and pediatrics ranked among the top five across all clinical departments. Research findings released in November 2020 by the Health Industry Development Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences also indicated that obstetrics and gynecology and pediatric internal medicine ranked among the top five in terms of service volume for both text-and-image consultations and telephone consultations.

In stark contrast, although the COVID-19 pandemic pressed the fast-forward button for the internet healthcare industry, with internet giants such as Alibaba and JD.com entering the market, the current domestic internet healthcare sector is predominantly composed of general practice internet hospitals and pharmaceutical e-commerce platforms. Specialized internet hospitals, particularly those focused on maternal and child health, remain exceedingly rare.

According to Umeng data, Meiyou’s cumulative user base surpassed 300 million by February 2021. Shao Shengyi pointed out that with the rising health awareness among the general public, inquiries related to health issues on the Meiyou platform are increasing day by day, and a growing number of these inquiries have begun to involve serious medical matters—requiring professional physicians to provide answers and clarification. Meiyou aims to build professional and trustworthy internet-based medical services, facilitate the downward distribution of high-quality specialized medical resources, and gradually achieve universal access to healthcare. As a result, children, adolescent females, women in remote areas, and their families will be able to address their health concerns through the Meiyou platform.

At the recently concluded Two Sessions, Premier Li Keqiang pointed out in the Government Work Report that efforts should be made to advance the development of the healthcare system, support privately-run medical institutions, and promote the standardized development of “Internet + Healthcare.” Hu Yu, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and President of Union Hospital affiliated with Huazhong University of Science and Technology, also suggested accelerating the construction of regional health information platforms and smart hospitals, and encouraging enterprises and medical institutions to jointly carry out innovative initiatives in smart telemedicine.

As the first internet hospital in Chengdu specializing in maternal and child health, Chengdu Meet You Internet Hospital is poised to offer new insights into the development of the “Internet + Healthcare” model. On one hand, as a distinctive and innovative initiative, it effectively addresses the scarcity of internet hospitals focused on maternal and child care. This enables specialized healthcare institutions targeting specific demographics to better leverage their professional advantages, serve a broader population of women and children, and enhance the efficiency of medical resource utilization. On the other hand, by leveraging the extensive female health data accumulated by Meet You, the internet hospital can precisely match users with their needs and establish a comprehensive and mature consultation system. This improves diagnostic and treatment efficiency, thereby boosting patient satisfaction. Consequently, it empowers hospitals and physicians to strengthen full-cycle management and services for maternal and child patients—from pre-consultation through consultation to post-consultation—facilitating an all-around enhancement of hospital informatization and service quality.