Core Points - The Henan province is piloting the inclusion of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) suitable techniques into medical insurance payment, with five cities participating in the trial [1] - The initiative aims to enhance the integration of TCM into the healthcare system, addressing the demand for TCM services among insured individuals [1] - A total of 56 TCM suitable techniques, including acupuncture, cupping, and massage, will be covered under outpatient insurance, with 20 specific conditions initially selected for reimbursement [1] Group 1 - The new policy is expected to promote the application of TCM techniques in daily medical practice and address the lack of outpatient coverage for chronic disease treatment [1] - The pilot cities include Zhengzhou, Nanyang, Zhumadian, Luohe, and Sanmenxia, with Nanyang set to implement the outpatient treatment coverage starting August 1 [2] - Local pilot hospitals will be chosen based on regional conditions to test and optimize the policy, gradually expanding the coverage and applicable conditions [2]