Beijing starts landmark medical reform
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Updated: 2017-04-09 07:01
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| Patients consult with staff members at Peking Union Medical College Hospital in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2017. Beijing started a landmark reform drive Saturday that will separate drug sales from medical treatment at public hospitals, lower medical expenses and improve services for patients. [Photo/Xinhua] |
Price changes were also seen across 435 medical services offered at public hospitals and clinics.
The reform has reduced fees for the use of certain equipment, such as computed tomography (CT) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), but increased charges for certain medical services that involve a lot of experience, expertise or staff time.
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