Healthcare Industry in China - 2009

The healthcare industry in China comprises healthcare organizations (hospitals, nursing homes, diagnostic centres, dental hospitals, and clinics), persons (doctors, dentists, nurses and other caregivers) and health insurance providers. The hospital system in China follows a three tier system (Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary) according to the level of services required by patients. Treatment of minor ailments and community service is provided by primary hospitals. Patients are referred to secondary or tertiary hospitals depending on the seriousness.

Although, the major investment in the healthcare industry in China is made by the private sector, the public sector plays a major role in providing healthcare services. Those urban employees who are covered under the government-operated basic medical insurance systems are provided with medical facilities at a low cost. In addition, the rural population is also provided with voluntary health insurance through Central Government’s rural co-operative medical system. However, private organizations being more effective and efficient in providing services and facilities are preferred.

Chinese healthcare industry being at a growing stage is not subjected to strict regulations by the government. Regulations in the Chinese healthcare market have been undergoing changes owing to implementation of different technologies in this sector.

The report forecasts the IT spending of the Healthcare Industry in China over the period 2008-2012.The report also segments the total healthcare IT market in China by technology type. Further, the report discusses the market trends, growth drivers and growth barriers that characterize the Healthcare Industry in China. The report also profiles some of the key vendors in the Healthcare Industry in China.

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