Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2026-01-01 03:22Core Insights - The health service industry aims to create a favorable organizational environment by providing safe, effective, convenient, and affordable basic medical and public health services to meet various health needs of residents. The demand for health-related products and services is rapidly increasing due to social progress and changes in lifestyle [1][7]. Industry Overview - The health service industry encompasses medical services, health management, health insurance, and related services, involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, health products, and fitness products [4]. - The industry has experienced rapid growth in China, with the market size increasing from 6.37 trillion yuan in 2018 to an expected 9.55 trillion yuan by 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate of 6.98%. The "Healthy China 2030" plan projects the total market size to reach 16 trillion yuan by 2030, indicating significant growth potential [1][8]. Development History - The development of China's health service industry can be divided into four stages: 1. 1949-1990: Health check-ups were primarily hospital services focused on disease detection rather than prevention. 2. 1991-2000: Independent health check-up service institutions began to emerge in cities like Beijing. 3. 2001-2010: The introduction of Western health service concepts and rapid market demand growth led to the fast development of health service institutions. 4. 2011-present: Increased focus on medical information technology and service upgrades has improved the capabilities of health service institutions [4][5]. Relevant Policies - Recent government policies aim to optimize resource allocation, enhance preventive interventions, and improve service accessibility, which helps control the rapid growth of medical costs and reduce the disease burden on families and society. For instance, the National Health Commission issued a notice in February 2025 to address public health concerns and improve service efficiency [6]. Industry Structure and Key Companies - The operational models of health service institutions in China are diverse, including: 1. Hospital-based models leveraging brand and client resources. 2. Independent medical models with self-owned brands and facilities. 3. Health management models centered on health check-ups. 4. Comprehensive information platform models connecting online and offline services [8]. - Major companies in the health service industry include: - Meinian Health Industry Holdings Co., Ltd. - Tongce Medical Co., Ltd. - Ruici Medical Service Holdings Co., Ltd. - Ciming Health Checkup Management Group Co., Ltd. - Aikang Guobin Health Checkup Management Group Co., Ltd. [2][3][9]. Trends in Health Services - The future of health services will focus on personalized and precise care, moving from a "one-size-fits-all" approach to individualized health management based on personal data [11]. - Service delivery will become decentralized, extending beyond traditional healthcare facilities to community and home settings, enhancing accessibility and convenience [12]. - Payment models will evolve from fee-for-service to value-based care, with insurance companies and service providers collaborating to create innovative health products [13].