Core Insights - The article highlights a significant change in the accessibility of medical services in Beijing, particularly for patients from outside the city, with a notable decrease in the number of external patients seeking treatment in major hospitals [1][5][6]. Group 1: Patient Access and Trends - Patients from outside Beijing have experienced a reduction in the need to travel to the city for medical care, with many able to secure same-day appointments at top hospitals [2][4]. - The proportion of external patients in Beijing's hospitals has decreased from a peak of 28.9% in 2019 to 30.15% in 2023, indicating a shift in patient demographics [6][7]. - The establishment of regional medical centers and local healthcare improvements has contributed to this trend, allowing patients to receive care closer to home [9][10][12]. Group 2: Healthcare Supply Expansion - Over the past decade, Beijing has expanded its healthcare supply significantly, adding 73 hospitals and increasing bed capacity by 33,000, resulting in a bed-to-population ratio of 7.09 per 1,000 people [18]. - Despite the increase in healthcare facilities, the bed occupancy rate has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, indicating a more balanced supply-demand dynamic [28][29]. - New hospital branches and expansions, such as the Beijing University First Hospital's Daxing branch, are expected to further alleviate patient congestion in central hospitals [23][24].