China accelerates development of county-level medical consortia

STORY: China accelerates development of county-level medical consortia SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:45 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of medical and health institutions in China STORYLINE: The Chinese government has released a comprehensive set of guidelines to expedite the development of closely integrated medical and health consortia at the county level, with the intent of enhancing grassroots medical services. The document was issued by 10 government agencies, including the National Health Commission (NHC). It outlines the establishment of these consortia, led by county-level hospitals and comprising various medical and health institutions at the county, township, and community levels. Recognizing the pivotal role of county-level medical consortia in the ongoing healthcare reform in China, the document emphasizes their significance in addressing deficiencies in grassroots medical services while meeting the public's expectations for local