Core Viewpoint - The National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) is leveraging healthcare data to drive innovation in the medical and health sectors, launching the "2025 National Smart Healthcare Competition" to address public welfare challenges through digital means [1][2]. Group 1: Competition Overview - The competition, initiated on August 1, 2025, is the third annual event organized by NHSA, aiming to transform innovative solutions into practical applications [1]. - This year's competition adopts a new format without specific tracks, allowing participation across over ten fields including healthcare innovation, financial insurance, and public service [2][3]. Group 2: Data Integration and Collaboration - The competition emphasizes three guiding principles: "Connecting," "Integrating," and "Opening," focusing on activating healthcare data to empower various industries [2][3]. - It will feature cross-regional integration of healthcare data from the Yangtze River Delta, providing a secure data environment for participating teams [3][6]. - NHSA aims to foster collaboration by integrating healthcare data with public data from Shanghai, enhancing the quality of data available for competition [3][5]. Group 3: Application and Future Directions - The competition will explore applications in areas such as innovative drug development, healthcare services, and intelligent fund supervision, supporting the integration of healthcare data into broader economic sectors [4][6]. - Participants will have access to real-world data, enabling them to address practical challenges in healthcare and policy adaptation [7].