国家医保局印发通知 推进医疗机构便捷支付

Core Viewpoint - The National Healthcare Security Administration has issued a notice to accelerate the implementation of various convenient payment methods in medical settings, including facial recognition payment, unified code payment, mobile payment, and credit payment [1] Group 1: Payment Methods - Facial recognition payment allows users to complete identity verification and payment without carrying physical cards or phones [1] - Unified code payment enables users to complete medical insurance reimbursement, personal account payments, and out-of-pocket payments in one scan, simplifying the payment process [1] - Mobile payment facilitates the entire process of appointment registration, payment, and medical insurance reimbursement through mobile apps and mini-programs, reducing the time spent in physical queues [1] - Credit payment allows medical expenses to be paid by banks within a predetermined credit limit, enabling a "hospital visit, payment at home" model [1] Group 2: Implementation Timeline - The notice mandates that provinces ensure the first batch of pilot areas and designated medical institutions achieve results by 2026 [1] - By 2027, the goal is to achieve comprehensive coverage within provincial coordinated areas [1] - By 2028, all eligible designated medical institutions within the province are expected to fully implement these payment methods [1]