Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-06-20 12:44Core Insights - The contradiction between cost control and patient satisfaction creates significant opportunities for commercial insurance to deeply engage in the medical security system [1][3] - The medical security system in China is undergoing profound changes, driven by heightened public health awareness and rapid advancements in medical technology [2] Group 1: Current State of Medical Insurance - As of the end of 2024, the number of people covered by basic medical insurance in China is expected to reach 1.326 billion, maintaining a coverage rate of around 95% [3] - The total number of outpatient treatment cases benefiting from medical insurance has increased by 37% year-on-year, with average hospitalization costs around 8,000 yuan [3] - Despite the extensive coverage, basic medical insurance faces limitations due to fund constraints, leading to cost control measures that may reduce patient satisfaction [3][4] Group 2: Evolution of Commercial Medical Insurance - Commercial medical insurance is transitioning from a supplementary role to a core component of the medical security system, particularly with the rise of million medical insurance products that offer high coverage at low premiums [3][4] - Early million medical insurance products faced challenges such as renewal difficulties and high deductibles, impacting user experience [4] - Current market trends show that companies like ZhongAn Insurance and Ping An Health are developing mid-tier medical insurance and upgrading million medical insurance to include high-quality medical services [4] Group 3: Policy and Future Directions - The 2024 "National Ten Articles" for the insurance industry aims to include new medical technologies, drugs, and devices in the coverage of commercial insurance, enhancing its role in the multi-tiered medical security system [5] - Experts suggest that commercial health insurance should leverage risk-based pricing advantages and explore coverage for pre-existing conditions to fill gaps left by basic medical insurance [5][6] - The long-term vision for commercial health insurance is to take on a more significant role in medical security, addressing the increasing demand for better healthcare and diverse insurance products [6]