Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong government is enhancing cooperation with cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to improve overall medical standards and provide Hong Kong residents with more options for medical services in mainland China, particularly through pilot programs for elderly medical vouchers and cross-border healthcare initiatives [1][2][4]. Group 1: Elderly Medical Voucher Pilot Program - The Elderly Medical Voucher Pilot Program will be launched in 2024, expanding the voucher's applicability to seven medical and dental service institutions in the Greater Bay Area, covering cities like Guangzhou, Zhongshan, Dongguan, and Shenzhen [1][5]. - By May 2025, the program will expand to include 12 additional medical institutions across nine mainland cities, allowing eligible seniors to use vouchers at a total of 21 service points [5][6]. - As of January 2026, over 32,200 eligible seniors have utilized the vouchers for outpatient services, with a total transaction amount of approximately HKD 79.56 million, primarily for chronic disease follow-up (53%) and preventive care (23%) [6][8]. Group 2: Cross-Border Healthcare Initiatives - The "Support for the Greater Bay Area Hospital Authority Patient Pilot Program" was launched in May 2023, allowing eligible patients to choose designated collaborative medical institutions in the Greater Bay Area for subsidized services, covering various outpatient services [8][9]. - As of January 2026, over 5,900 eligible patients have participated in the pilot program, with more than 25,000 consultations recorded, and over 90% of surveyed patients expressed satisfaction with the services [8][9]. - The government is continuously evaluating the effectiveness of these cross-border healthcare measures and exploring the possibility of expanding cooperation with other mainland medical institutions [2][9]. Group 3: Digital Health Records - The "Cross-Border Health Record" and "Personal Data Folder" features of the Health Connect mobile application will be gradually implemented in 2024, allowing users to access their electronic health records in designated mainland medical institutions [7][8]. - By mid-February 2026, over 14,000 citizens have used the "Cross-Border Health Record" feature, making more than 16,000 applications, while over 25,000 records have been uploaded through the "Personal Data Folder" feature [8][9]. - The government aims to enhance the interoperability of cross-border medical records and ensure compliance with legal regulations regarding data security and patient privacy [8][9].

Group 1 - The core objective of the delegation visit from various countries is to deepen international medical cooperation and explore development opportunities in cross-border medical services and innovative medical devices [1][2] - There is a growing demand for high-quality traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) services in Russia and surrounding countries, with proposals for business medical tours and international medical tourism [1][2] - Shanghai Pudong Hospital aims to become a significant engine for cross-border medical services and a model project for internationalization and marketization in the context of consumption upgrade trends [2] Group 2 - The Pudong Hospital is the largest medical education and research center in the southern part of the Pudong New Area, with plans to integrate resources from Fudan University and leverage the advantages of the Lingang New Area [2] - The Lingang New Area Medical Device Innovation Center is looking to establish comprehensive cooperation with Shanghai Pudong Hospital in areas such as medical device testing and TCM diagnosis [2] - The recent signing ceremony for cross-border medical cooperation projects marks a significant step in building a network for cross-border medical services, education, and insurance [1]