Medical Partners Final Roadshow: What They Will Discuss with the World

Since the registration for the “Medical Partner” Innovative Collaboration Program Competition officially launched on December 22, 2015, 87 days later, on March 19, the 12 outstanding teams selected in the final round will conduct their final roadshow in Beijing, comprehensively showcasing their “appeal” to stakeholders across the healthcare industry.

In addition to the competing teams showcasing their full range of skills, numerous heavyweight industry guests will share their insights at the event. Dr. Wu Xiaobin, President of Pfizer China, will deliver the opening remarks; Dr. Wu Wenda from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Mr. Li Tiantian, Founder and Chairman of DXY, will present thematic talks; and two exciting guest panel discussions will be held, offering a platform for these leading experts to spark engaging dialogue.

Guest Roundtable: How Can Healthcare Form “Partnerships” in the Internet Era? Perspectives from Hospital Directors and CEOs

Prior to the first round of presentations by the Top 12 finalists in the final roadshow, a panel of distinguished guests—including Dr. Liu Yucun, President of Peking University First Hospital; Dr. Pan Zhongying, President of United Family Healthcare; Mr. Liao Jieyuan, Chairman and CEO of WeDoctor Group; Mr. Zheng Zaoming, Founder and President of AskMedicine.com; and Mr. Wang Hang, Founder and CEO of Haodf.com—will engage in a roundtable discussion centered on the theme, “How Can Healthcare ‘Partner Up’ in the Internet Era? Perspectives from Hospital Presidents and Corporate CEOs.” This session will be moderated by Mr. Liu Qian, Founder of Unicorn Studio.

In recent years, the rapid development of internet healthcare has brought benefits to the medical field, while also giving rise to several topics worthy of discussion. First, would prohibiting doctors from collaborating with mobile health companies inadvertently hinder medical innovation? Second, who can drive greater efficiency in the “Internet + Healthcare” model—public hospitals or commercial enterprises? Furthermore, how can the healthcare and internet sectors embrace collaboration, achieve mutual benefits, and drive transformative change?

As representatives of hospitals, Dr. Liu Yucun, President of Peking University First Hospital, and Dr. Pan Zhongying, President of United Family Healthcare, are undoubtedly the most authoritative voices on the aforementioned issues. They will articulate their perspectives on internet-based healthcare from the standpoint of medical institutions.

As pioneers in the internet healthcare startup sector, how did companies such as WeDoctor Group, Xunyi Wenyao Network, and Haodaifu Online proactively seize this opportunity and rapidly integrate with traditional healthcare amidst this tidal wave? They will also share their “unique strategies” during the roundtable discussion.

Organizer’s Roundtable: Taking “Partnership” to the End—How Hui, Ping, Teng, and Jun See It

The organizers of this Medical Partner Competition—three industry giants, Pfizer, Ping An Insurance, and Tencent, along with China’s top investment firm, Legend Capital—will elaborate on the significance of the event during the competition. In fact, this powerful alliance represents the largest cross-sector collaboration in China’s healthcare industry to date, aiming to build the premier ecosystem for healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. This also signifies that China’s leading pharmaceutical companies, insurers, TMT firms, and investment institutions are all focusing their attention on the healthcare sector.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which also provided resource matchmaking for the competition, shared its perspective. Dr. Wu Wenda noted that the mission of the Medical Partner Innovation Competition aligns closely with the Foundation’s focus on investing in health innovation and building ecosystems. The Gates Foundation believes that the competition establishes a launchpad for internet-based healthcare, accelerating the commercialization of innovative technologies and R&D outcomes. Through this event, the Foundation has also identified like-minded partners to collaborate on projects addressing health challenges faced by impoverished populations.

As China’s largest internet healthcare platform, WeDoctor Group is committed to fundamentally addressing the longstanding challenge of “difficulty in accessing medical care” in the country. WeDoctor is deeply honored to serve as a strategic partner for the competition. Leveraging this opportunity, WeDoctor Group will engage in in-depth exchanges and collaboration with like-minded partners who share its vision, with the aim of further improving the healthcare experience for patients and the working conditions for physicians.

DXY believes that the Medical Partner Innovation Competition is well-timed, bringing together leading enterprises from various sectors such as healthcare, internet, and finance, thereby providing excellent opportunities for resource alignment among all parties. DXY has also contributed its own advantageous resources to actively support startup companies.

United Family Healthcare (UFH) is the first comprehensive medical institution in China established in accordance with international standards and featuring leading diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. As a leading private healthcare provider in the industry, UFH has long been contributing to the development of China’s healthcare sector. Through this Medical Partner Competition, UFH seeks to identify high-quality internet healthcare projects, aiming to provide them with maximum support and thereby contribute to the advancement of the healthcare industry.

12The Ultimate Showdown: Who Will Take Home the Five Major Awards?

The “Medical Partner” Innovative Collaboration Proposal Competition is drawing to a close. After multiple rounds of intense competition, Hangzhou Lianzhong Medical Technology Co., Ltd.’s"Global Imaging"Medical Cloud Service Platform, Hangzhou Kangsheng Health Management Consulting Co., Ltd.Palm Sugar DoctorProject, by Shenzhen Yixin Technology Co., Ltd.Mommy KnowsProject, Beijing Aier Shidai Education Consulting Co., Ltd.Era of Ear CareProject, Beijing Gairui Technology Co., Ltd.Micro-Testing and Cloud DiagnosisProject, Shanghai Chuangxian Network Technology Co., Ltd."Renowned Physicians Perform Surgeries"Project, Hangzhou New Horizon Health Technology Co., Ltd.'sChangweiqingGenetic Testing Program, Wuxi Bohuis Biopharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd.Handheld HbA1c Analyzer, Dana (Tianjin) Biotechnology Co., Ltd.'sNovel Invasive Fungal Diseases (IFD) Early Rapid Combined Diagnostic Products, Beijing Zhongke Natai Biotechnology Co., Ltd.'s "Tumor Hunter"--Peptide Nanomagnetic Bead Assay for Detecting Peripheral Blood CTCs, Jiuxin Medical Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd."Automated External Defibrillator (AED）Project, Wuxi Hisky Medical Technology Co., Ltd.Hiscare Liver Health Management PlatformThe 12 finalist teams will compete for the five grand prizes.

As for who will ultimately take home the award, it remains to be determined by the judges during the final roadshow presentations. At that time, contestants will pull out all the stops in their competition, while the judges will closely evaluate each performance to select their chosen “champion.”

The competition ultimately established the following awards: Champions in Medical Technology and Medical Services, Outstanding Partner Award, Most Medically Valuable Award, Most Innovative Spirit Award, and Most Publicly Attended Award. The awards were selected by experts in relevant fields.(Shameless self-promotion: As a co-organizer of this event, VCBeat will also be in attendance and serve as a judge! *blush*)~）

In addition, other distinguished guests attending the event include Cai Daqing, Managing Director at Legend Capital; Deng Feng, President of Bybo Dental; Wang Daixue, Chairman of Beilu Pharmaceutical; Li Guoqiang, Director at Lepu Medical; Wang Hang, Founder and CEO of Haodf.com; Zheng Zaoming, General Manager of Find a Doctor; Sun Jianyan, Chairman of Kailian; and Li Datao, Founder of VCBeat.

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On March 19, 2016, the “Innovative Collaboration Program Competition Roadshow” organized by Medical Partners will be held in Beijing. For details on the event agenda, see below. VCBeat will provide on-site coverage, and we encourage our readers to stay tuned!