国家医保局：2028年前全面推广便捷支付

Core Viewpoint - The National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) of China is promoting convenient payment methods for medical services, aiming to reduce long queues and enhance the payment experience within three years [1]. Group 1: Payment Methods - The NHSA will implement various payment options including facial recognition, scanning of electronic medical insurance certificates, mobile payments, and credit payments to facilitate "seamless" and "quick" payments during outpatient, emergency, and inpatient services [1]. - Local healthcare departments are encouraged to address public concerns regarding long waiting times and to innovate in payment solutions [1]. Group 2: Implementation Timeline - By 2026, the first pilot regions and designated hospitals will achieve convenient payment methods; by 2027, coverage will expand to all coordinated areas within provinces; and by 2028, eligible medical institutions will fully adopt multiple convenient payment methods [1]. - Provincial healthcare departments will prioritize cities with better conditions for initial implementation, with at least two cities in each province leading the way [1]. Group 3: Monitoring and Public Awareness - The NHSA will incorporate the implementation of convenient payment methods into hospital assessments and will enhance daily monitoring to ensure the public benefits from these improvements [1]. - Various channels will be used to promote this policy to the public, ensuring awareness and usage of the new payment methods to improve the medical experience [1].