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Shanghai Community Health Centers Now Serve International Patients
Dapuqiao Community Health Center has served 21 international patients, offering general practice, bilingual interpretation, and one-stop care.
Dapuqiao Community Health Center has served 21 foreign patients, offering general practice care, bilingual translation, and one-stop service—making it a convenient health choice right at your doorstep.
National Advisor Proposes Special 'Medical Tourism' Visa
The proposal includes establishing a special visa, promoting the "International Patient Service Center," cultivating a professional intermediary service system, and advancing "medical + culture" integration.
Recommendations include: establishing dedicated medical visas, launching an International Patient Service Center, cultivating a professional intermediary service ecosystem, and promoting integrated "medical + cultural" communication.
Top Hospitals in Shanghai Attract Patients from 90+ Countries
Huashan Hospital's model—featuring dedicated staff, end-to-end service, and integrated management—serves patients from over 90 countries, primarily the United States, Japan, Canada, Australia, and Germany.
Huashan Hospital has established ten international flagship disciplines through a model of dedicated personnel, end-to-end service, and integrated management. Its foreign patients primarily come from the United States, Japan, Canada, Australia, Germany, and other countries.
Tianjin's First 100% Foreign-Owned Hospital Aims to Attract Medical Tourists
The hospital drives traffic via Facebook and its English website, partnering with intermediaries from Russia, France, and the UK to serve serious medical patients from neighboring countries and cosmetic medicine patients from Europe and the U.S.
The hospital drives traffic via Facebook and its English website, partnering with agencies in Russia, France, the UK, and other countries. Its target audience includes serious medical patients from neighboring nations and elective cosmetic/medical consumers from Europe and North America.
JCI Certification Exit Poses Challenges for International Insurance Reimbursement
Foreign insurers such as Cigna and Vanbreda have established direct billing partnerships with local hospitals like Peking Union Medical College Hospital, regardless of JCI accreditation status.
Foreign insurers such as Cigna and WHI have established direct billing arrangements with domestic hospitals like Peking Union Medical College Hospital, independent of whether the hospital holds JCI accreditation.
China's Medical Tourism Industry Remains in Early Stages, Says Expert
Peking University expert notes that foreign patients occupying medical resources is not an issue in the next 3-5 years. The international department's business should not exceed 10% of the hospital's total.
A senior researcher at the Peking University Institute for Global Health Development noted that there is no issue of foreign nationals occupying medical resources in the next three to five years, and the volume of services provided by the International Department must not exceed 10% of the hospital's total.
China Medical Tourism Gains Momentum on Social Media
A British blogger shares their gastroscopy treatment in China, costing just 300 GBP compared to 3700 GBP at private UK hospitals. Visa relaxation has driven a 30-40% surge in medical tourism inquiries.
A UK blogger shares that a gastroscopy treatment in China costs only about 300 GBP, compared to 3700 GBP for private care in the UK. Since visa restrictions were eased, inquiries for medical tourism to China have risen by 30%–40%.
Shanghai Advances "Medical + Culture" Brand Globally
Shanghai Medical Association launches brand campaign to showcase China's medical heritage and Shanghai's service excellence globally.
The Shanghai Medical Association launches a brand promotion initiative to showcase China's medical heritage and the distinctive appeal of Shanghai's healthcare services to the world, establishing an international brand for Shanghai medicine.
Shanghai International Patient Discharges Rose 25% in 2024
After implementing International Medical Service Standards, Shanghai's international medical facilities enhanced multilingual support and streamlined direct insurance billing.
Following the implementation of the "International Medical Service Standards," multilingual services and direct billing for commercial insurance at international medical institutions citywide have improved. Huashan Hospital's international outpatient visits increased by 25% year-over-year in 1-11 of 2025.
Yueyang Hospital Launches International TCM Department
The International Medical Department features TCM therapy rooms, non-surgical disc decompression treatment rooms, and immersive music healing rooms.
The International Medical Department features a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment room, a non-surgical spinal disc decompression therapy room, and an immersive music healing room. We have established direct billing agreements with 13 insurance providers.
Beijing Releases Multilingual Medical Guide for Foreigners
This guide covers appointment procedures and insurance payment details for 17 international medical facilities, along with a directory of 125 hospitals that provide foreign language services.
The guide covers appointment procedures and insurance payment information for 17 international medical institutions, as well as a directory of 125 hospitals offering foreign language services. Appointments can be made via the 'Jingtong' mini-program.
Shanghai Enacts First Local Standard for International Medical Services
Shanghai Unveils First Local Standard for International Medical Services Led by Huashan Hospital, Encompassing Service Models, Staff Requirements, and Evaluation Frameworks
Shanghai has released the nation's first local standard for international medical services, developed under the leadership of Huashan Hospital. The standard covers service models, personnel requirements, and evaluation systems, and has been implemented in Beijing, Shenzhen, and other cities.
Practical Guide: How International Students Can Visit Hospitals in China
Comprehensive guide to medical services at campus clinics and off-campus tertiary hospitals, including WeChat mini-program appointments, passport verification, and self-service check-in.
This guide covers visit procedures for on-campus clinics and off-campus Grade 3A hospitals, including practical tips for WeChat Mini Program appointments, passport-based real-name verification, and self-service check-in kiosks.
Shanghai Community Clinic Treats Polish Patient in 45 Minutes
A Polish patient completed the full process from consultation to medication in 45 minutes for cold symptoms. The hospital provided general practice, respiratory pathogen testing, and bilingual translation services.
A Polish patient visited the clinic for a cold. The community hospital offers general practice, respiratory pathogen testing, and bilingual translation services. In 2025, the facility has served 21 foreign patients.
Hainan Expands International Medical Services Through Free-Trade Zone Policies
The Lecheng pilot zone introduced over 460 international franchised drugs and medical devices. It achieved a zero-breakthrough milestone in the full-process reception of international medical tourism teams in 2025.
Lcheng Pilot Zone achieved a zero-breakthrough in fully serving international medical tourism teams in 2025 year, with Indonesian tour groups completing health checkups and travel experiences. Sanya Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine served nearly 7000 foreign visitors annually.
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