Latest Briefings

Apr 10, 2024

Former CFDA Head Bi Jingquan: Challenges and Solutions in China's Innovative Medicine Market

Bi Jingquan, previously at the helm of the China Food and Drug Administration and instrumental in regulatory overhauls that transformed
Apr 03, 2024

Key Direction for Huiminbao Drug Formulary at China's National Two Sessions

During China's 2024 National Two Sessions in March, Wu Fan, a member of the National Committee of the
Mar 27, 2024

Pudong Drug Pricing Pilot

#1 Pudong reform pilot permits new drug launch pricing comparable to international markets. On January 22nd, a joint announcement was
Mar 13, 2024

China's Basic Medical Insurance Data: Three Key Trends and Ecosystem Implications

The 2022 National Medical Security Industry Development Statistical Bulletin, along with the Basic Medical Insurance operation data for Q1 to
Feb 28, 2024

Policy Push for Long-Term Huiminbao: The Impact on Innovative Medicine

In early January, the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) issued a draft titled "Notice on Promoting the Smooth and
Feb 14, 2024

China's DRG/DIP Reform: Bridging Medical Service Pricing and Supporting Tech Innovation

The DRG/DIP payment reform has curtailed the rapid expansion of China's public hospitals, shifting focus to quality
Jan 17, 2024

Closing the Affordability Gap: Can China’s Commercial Health Insurance Deliver?

At the end of 2021, individual out-of-pocket (OOP) spending in China constituted 27.7% of total healthcare expenditure (THE), soaring
Jan 03, 2024

Fair Pricing of Pharmaceuticals: Insights into China's NRDL Negotiation

Although NRDL negotiation involves multiple aspects, at its core, the most fundamental issue is the fair pricing of innovative pharmaceuticals.
Dec 20, 2023

China Market Access Pathways for Innovative Medicines Infographic

Breaking from my usual bi-weekly newsletters, I have a valuable resource for you: an infographic detailing China Market Access Pathways
Dec 06, 2023

NHSA Proposes Launch Price Framework and Aligns Pricing Policies with Drug Lifecycle

At a recent industry investor conference, Weng Linjia, Deputy Director of the Pharmaceutical Pricing and Tender Procurement Department, National Healthcare