Shaoxing Promotes Specialized Hospital Development to Boost Oral Healthcare Reform
Shaoxing, China – The Shaoxing Municipal Health Commission has released a newimplementation opinion aimed at promoting the development of specialized hospitals and fostering the growth of oral healthcare reform in the region. This initiative, titled Opinions on Strengthening the Developmentof Specialized Hospitals, outlines a comprehensive strategy to optimize healthcare resources and enhance service quality.
The opinion aligns with the guiding principles set forth by the Zhejiang Provincial HealthCommission, establishing clear objectives for the development of Shaoxing’s specialized medical and healthcare service system. By 2027, the city aims to establish a well-structured, efficient, and appropriately scaled specialized medical and healthcare servicesystem at both the city and county levels. This system will prioritize the expansion of specialized hospital bed capacity, aiming to achieve a target of over 30% of total hospital beds dedicated to specialized services. Additionally, the number of patient visitsto specialized hospitals is projected to exceed 10% of the total patient visits across all hospitals.
To achieve these ambitious goals, the opinion outlines several key tasks:
- Promoting the Construction and Development of Specialized Hospitals: The opinion emphasizes support for the Shaoxing Municipal Stomatological Hospital to develop into aGrade B tertiary specialized hospital for oral healthcare. This includes strengthening the development of sub-specialties within oral medicine. A particular focus will be placed on fostering the growth of pediatric dentistry, aiming to establish a city-level key specialty in this area. Furthermore, the city will actively support the construction of a city-leveloral microsurgical diagnostic and treatment center and a comfortable diagnostic and treatment center.
- Enhancing the Capabilities of Existing Specialized Hospitals: The opinion encourages the enhancement of capabilities at county-level specialized hospitals focusing on mental health, rehabilitation, women and children’s health, oral healthcare, and ophthalmology. The goal isto establish these hospitals as regional specialized diagnostic and treatment centers.
- Facilitating Medical Resource Integration: The opinion encourages high-level specialized hospitals to take the lead in forming regional specialized alliances. This will involve promoting collaboration between city-level specialized hospitals and county-level integrated medical groups, enabling effective integration and utilization ofmedical resources.
The opinion acknowledges the significant role of private entities in the specialized medical field, emphasizing their unique strengths and characteristics. It encourages private capital investment in areas with a high demand for services, such as rehabilitation, nursing, and integrated medical and elderly care. By fostering the growth of privately-operated hospitals, thecity aims to supplement regional medical resources, enhance medical quality, and improve service levels to better meet the healthcare needs of the population.
To ensure the effective implementation of the opinion, Shaoxing will adopt a multi-pronged approach:
- Strengthening Responsibility: Local authorities will be required to prioritize the developmentof specialized hospitals and formulate practical implementation plans.
- Rational Resource Allocation: Based on local financial capacity, the city will determine the appropriate scale for specialized hospital construction and implement policies to support various types of specialized hospitals.
- Continuous Monitoring and Evaluation: The city will closely monitor and evaluate the allocation of specialized medicalresources within its jurisdiction, regularly summarizing progress and ensuring the effective supply of healthcare services.
- Promoting Innovative Development: The city will explore the development of intelligent and green hospital models, offering more specialized and unique healthcare services throughout the entire life cycle.
The release of this opinion marks a significant step forward for Shaoxing in its pursuit of enhancing healthcare service quality and efficiency. By setting clear development goals and tasks, encouraging private sector participation, and fostering a collaborative environment, Shaoxing is committed to promoting the high-quality and sustainable development of specialized hospitals. This initiative will play a crucial role in improving the health and well-beingof the city’s residents.
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