Encourage traditional Chinese medicine service export bases and international medical insurance institutions to strengthen cooperation
In recent years, the influence of traditional Chinese medicine on a global scale has been increasing, and more and more countries and regions have begun to recognize and accept traditional Chinese medicine services. In order to further promote the internationalization of traditional Chinese medicine, cooperation between traditional Chinese medicine service export bases and international medical insurance institutions is particularly important. This article will combine hot topics and data from the past 10 days to discuss how to strengthen cooperation between the two sides and help traditional Chinese medicine go global.
1. Hot topics on the Internet and hot topics related to traditional Chinese medicine in the past 10 days
Through the review of popular topics on the entire network in the past 10 days, we found that the popularity of topics related to traditional Chinese medicine continues to rise. The following is a summary of some hot topics:
| Hot Topics | Popularity index | Main discussion content |
|---|---|---|
| The role of traditional Chinese medicine in overseas epidemic prevention and control | 85 | Media from multiple countries report on the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine in alleviating the symptoms of COVID-19 |
| International medical insurance covers traditional Chinese medicine services | 72 | Some countries have begun to include acupuncture, massage, etc. in the scope of medical insurance |
| Progress in the construction of traditional Chinese medicine export base | 68 | Traditional Chinese medicine export bases in many places in China reached cooperation intentions with international institutions |
| Overseas dissemination of traditional Chinese medicine culture | 65 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Lectures, Exhibitions and other activities are welcomed overseas |
2. The necessity of cooperation between traditional Chinese medicine service export base and international medical insurance institutions
1.Improve the accessibility of traditional Chinese medicine services: The participation of international medical insurance institutions can reduce the cost of patients using traditional Chinese medicine services and attract more overseas patients to choose traditional Chinese medicine.
2.Enhance the international recognition of traditional Chinese medicine: Through cooperation with authoritative medical insurance institutions, the standardization and effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine services will be further verified, which will help eliminate doubts from the international community.
3.Promote the standardization of traditional Chinese medicine: During the cooperation process, both parties can jointly formulate international standards for traditional Chinese medicine services to lay the foundation for the globalization of traditional Chinese medicine.
3. Current status of cooperation and data analysis
At present, some countries and regions around the world have begun to try to include traditional Chinese medicine services into the medical insurance system. The following are some of the data:
| Country/Region | Traditional Chinese medicine services included in medical insurance | Coverage percentage |
|---|---|---|
| USA | Acupuncture | About 15% of commercial insurance plans |
| Germany | Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine | Some public medical insurance coverage |
| Australia | Acupuncture | About 70% of private health insurance plans |
| Singapore | Acupuncture, massage | Some public hospitals piloted |
4. Suggestions for strengthening cooperation
1.Establish a communication mechanism: Traditional Chinese medicine service export bases should actively establish regular communication channels with international medical insurance institutions to understand the other party’s needs.
2.Provide data support: Prove the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine services to insurance institutions through clinical data and case studies.
3.Carry out pilot projects: Select key countries and regions, carry out pilot projects to include traditional Chinese medicine services in medical insurance, and accumulate experience.
4.Strengthen talent training: Cultivate professionals who understand both traditional Chinese medicine and international medical insurance rules, and provide intellectual support for cooperation.
5. Future Outlook
With the transformation of global health concepts and the deepening of the internationalization of traditional Chinese medicine, the cooperation between traditional Chinese medicine service export bases and international medical insurance institutions is broad. It is expected that in the next five years, more countries and regions will be included in traditional Chinese medicine services, and the status of traditional Chinese medicine in the global health care system will be further improved.
By strengthening cooperation, traditional Chinese medicine can not only benefit more overseas patients, but will also become an important carrier for China's soft power output and make greater contributions to building a community of health and health for mankind.
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