医疗保障法草案首亮相，专家建议进一步完善病有所医的制度基础

Core Viewpoint - The draft of the Medical Security Law has been officially presented, aiming to establish a comprehensive legal framework for medical security in China, addressing the fragmented nature of existing regulations and enhancing the management of medical security funds and services [1][2][3]. Group 1: Legislative Background - The need for a cohesive legal framework in the medical security sector has been recognized, with a legislative goal established in 2019 to create one law and several regulations to address the current fragmented legal landscape [2]. - The Medical Security Law has been included in the legislative work plans of the National People's Congress (NPC) for 2021, 2022, and 2023, indicating a sustained commitment to this initiative [2]. - Local legislative efforts have also been made, with provinces like Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Shanghai enacting their own medical security regulations in recent years [2]. Group 2: Draft Structure and Content - The draft consists of seven chapters covering the medical security system, fund management, service optimization, supervision, and legal responsibilities, reflecting a consensus between central and local legislative bodies [3][4]. - The current draft has reduced content compared to the 2021 consultation draft, omitting significant reforms in medical security, such as centralized procurement of medical supplies [5]. Group 3: Recommendations for Improvement - Experts suggest that the draft should incorporate established legislative goals and include provisions for important reforms like medical payment methods and long-term care insurance [6][7]. - The draft should also enhance the sections on medical services and management services, separating them into distinct chapters for clarity [6]. - There is a call to include provisions for data sharing and protection of personal information in the context of medical security, emphasizing the importance of data in the healthcare sector [7]. Group 4: Enforcement and Oversight - Recommendations have been made to strengthen the enforcement of medical security laws and the establishment of regulatory bodies to oversee the use of medical security funds [8].