Oct.8 News: Seven years after the implementation of medical reform, standardized training of resident physicians, hierarchical medical treatment, public hospital reform, medical insurance for major diseases and other measures have been rolled out in succession nationwide. Zhejiang, Anhui, Fujian, Beijing, Shanghai and other provinces and cities have been at the forefront of reform exploration.

The national development and reform commission released statistics on Feb 28: In 2012, the industrial output value of China's pharmaceutical industry, foreign trade, economic benefits and completed investment continued to maintain steady growth, showing a steady development trend overall.

“ It used to be difficult to get expert registration at the fifth hospital, but now experts can be seen at home. Also it saved 8 yuan of expert outpatient service registration fee, and save energy and money and heart.” Cao Baohua, a 77-year old woman said happily. She had suffered from high blood pressure and heart disease for many years and was always treated at Wuhan 5th hospital. But since July last year, she has been a "loyal" patient at the nearby parrot community health service.

Recently, Jiao Yahui, head of department of medical administration, the ministry of the health, said that the ministry of health is advocating a pilot "pay after see a doctor" model in areas where conditions are available. At present, more than 20 provinces are exploring it. As early as last year, the fourth people's hospital of Senzhen city, as the first pilot in Shenzhen, began to implement a new model of "diagnosis and treatment before settlement". How has the new model worked in the academy for eight months? Wu Guifu, president of the hospital, said the new model only applies to patients with comprehensive health insurance cards.