Digital Health Policy Signals and Product Developments Under Recent National Regulatory Frameworks

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According to VCBeat,Between October 14 and October 27, 2016, China issued a total of seven national-level policies in the fields of healthcare and public health.

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council issued the “"Healthy China2030"Outline of the Plan"

Recently,The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council issued the ““Healthy China”2030Outline of the Plan” (hereinafter referred to as the “Outline”), and issued a notice requiring all regions and departments to earnestly implement it in light of their actual conditions.“The Outline” points outBy 2020, establish a basic medical and health system with Chinese characteristics that covers both urban and rural residents, build a sound and efficient health service system, ensure universal access to basic medical and health services as well as basic physical fitness services, and rank among the leading upper-middle-income countries in terms of major health indicators; by 2050, build a Healthy China commensurate with a modern socialist country.

National Health and Family Planning Commission: "OnNotice on Launching the Implementation of Health Education Projects for Rural Left-Behind Children in Poverty-Stricken Areas》

October 201614On [date], the National Health and Family Planning CommissionReleased the "Notice on Launching the Implementation of Health Education Projects for Rural Left-Behind Children in Poverty-Stricken Areas》, and implementedList of Counties for the Health Education Project Targeting Left-Behind Children in Rural Impoverished Areas。

National Health and Family Planning Commission Releases "Measures for the Administration of Medical Quality"

October 201614On [date], the National Health and Family Planning CommissionThe Department of Legislative Affairs has released the "Measures for the Administration of Medical Quality". It is reported that these measuresCompleted onAdopted at the Executive Meeting of the National Health and Family Planning Commission on July 26, 2016, hereby promulgated, and effective as of November 1, 2016.

National Health and Family Planning Commission: Currently, there are already19 Provinces Include Negotiated Drugs in the Scope of Compliant Expenses for Various Medical Insurance Programs

October 201614National Health and Family Planning CommissionThe Department of Legislative Affairs issuedProgress in Various Regions on Including Negotiated Drugs in the Scope of Compliant Expenses for All Types of Medical Insurance, it is reported thatAs ofOn October 14, 19 provinces included negotiated drugs within the scope of reimbursable expenses under various medical insurance schemes.

National Health and Family Planning Commission: Measures for the Ethical Review of Biomedical Research Involving Humans

October 201621National Health and Family Planning CommissionThe Legislative Affairs Department issued the "Measures for the Ethical Review of Biomedical Research Involving Human Subjects》, it is reported that the measuresCompleted onSeptember 30, 2016Approved by the National Health and Family Planning CommissionApproved by the Directors’ Meeting and hereby promulgated,andSinceEffective as of December 1, 2016.

National Health and Family Planning Commission: 《Notice on Ensuring Effective Coordination Between National Negotiated Drugs and the Reimbursement Policies of the New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme》

October 201625Day, National Health and Family Planning CommissionReleased the 《Notice on Ensuring Proper Coordination Between National Negotiated Drugs and the Reimbursement Policies of the New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme》, requirementsHealth and Family Planning Commissions and Finance Departments (Bureaus) of All Provinces, Autonomous Regions, and Municipalities Directly Under the Central GovernmentUnify thinking,Fully Recognize the Significance of Implementing the Results of National Drug Price Negotiations；Take Proactive Measures to Timely Adjust the Reimbursement Drug List of the New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme Based on the Results of National Drug Price Negotiations；Policy coordination to effectively improve the accessibility and affordability of medications for patients.

Five Ministries: Strengthening Basic Healthcare Services Throughout the Entire Childbearing Process

October 201625On [date], the National Health and Family Planning Commission, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security jointly issued the “Several Opinions on Strengthening Basic Medical and Healthcare Services Throughout the Entire Childbearing Process.”(hereinafter referred to as the “Opinions”)。"The Opinion" points out that,Promote technological innovation and the translation of research findings into practical applications. Leverage the leading role of technological innovation in maternal and child health services, build a high-tech platform for maternal and child health, and conduct major scientific and technological breakthroughs targeting key health risk factors.

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