World Bank Report: China Must Reform its Healthcare Delivery

China must rebalance its healthcare system, said a deeply researched World Bank study, or it risks developing a high-cost, low-value health delivery infrastructure that will devour 9% of GDP annually in 20 years. To keep costs down, the study proposes that China develop its three-tier system fully. That means primary care institutions must be emphasized to take the burden off tertiary level hospitals. And, says the World Bank, a State Council Healthcare Group should be established to lead the far-reaching reforms. More details.... Share this with colleagues: // //