Talks aim to expand drug coverage by insurance
2019-02-12
Most commonly used cancer drugs have been included in China’s basic medical insurance program, and the government is continuing negotiations on the price of expensive drugs with the aim of including them, the country’s top medical security authority said.
Updated regulation coming for organ donation
2019-01-29
Organ procurement organizations must ensure the traceability of organ donors, according to a regulation on procurement and distribution of donated organs released by the top health authority on Jan 28.
Authorities crack down on improper cosmetic surgery procedures
2019-01-10
Authorities have handed down punishments in more than 2,700 cases involving legal violations and irregularities in cosmetic surgery services, according to the National Health Commission.
Tariff changes aim to cut drug prices
2018-12-29
China has decided to cut tariffs on a range of imported raw materials used in medicines.
Top TCM authority urges more scrutiny
2018-12-29
China's top authority for traditional Chinese medicine has urged its branches across the country to take effective measures to combat irregularities in TCM healthcare services.
Tougher supervision vowed over food, drugs
2018-12-28
The State Administration for Market Regulation vowed to toughen supervision over the healthcare sector.
Measures to boost care for the elderly
2018-12-04
China will lower the market access threshold for all nursing home ownerships, improve community facilities for at-home nursing for the elderly and train more nursing professionals for the sector.
Vaccine makers may face harsh penalties for legal violations
2018-11-13
Vaccine producers could be given harsh penalties for a range of violations, with substantial fines possible, under a new draft law from China's top market regulator after a major quality control scandal earlier this year.
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