国家卫健委：将打造“1小时”救援圈（省内或跨省）的空中医疗救援模式

Core Viewpoint - The National Health Commission (NHC) of China is enhancing the aviation medical rescue system to ensure a "1-hour" rescue circle, addressing emergency medical needs across different regions [1][3]. Group 1: Development of Aviation Medical Rescue - Since 2019, the NHC has collaborated with the Civil Aviation Administration of China to improve communication and coordination between medical institutions and general aviation operators, leading to significant advancements in aviation medical rescue [1]. - A total of 1.2 million flight hours have been conducted for aviation medical rescue from 2019 to 2024, successfully transporting 16,700 patients and their families, thereby ensuring public safety [1]. Group 2: Training and Mechanisms - The NHC has established a training base for aviation medical rescue at Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, focusing on developing technical standards and training programs for medical personnel [1]. - By the end of 2024, 10 provinces (municipalities) will have established regular collaboration mechanisms between health departments and civil aviation management [2]. Group 3: Future Goals and Plans - The NHC aims to enhance the aviation medical rescue network by encouraging local governments and medical institutions to develop tailored air transfer plans based on advanced domestic and international experiences [3]. - Plans include training a specialized and modernized aviation medical rescue team with relevant expertise and emergency medical experience [3]. - The NHC will explore multi-channel funding mechanisms for aviation medical rescue, including government funding, commercial insurance, and charitable foundations, while ensuring that government-directed rescues are free of charge [3].