Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the Medical and Health Strong Foundation Project aims to enhance healthcare accessibility by promoting the distribution of urban medical resources to county hospitals and grassroots healthcare institutions, ultimately improving the quality of medical services available to the public [1][3]. Group 1: Project Implementation and Goals - The Medical and Health Strong Foundation Project will improve the equipment and facilities of grassroots medical institutions, enhancing the conditions for medical treatment [1]. - By the end of 2027, the project aims for comprehensive coverage of tightly-knit county medical communities [1]. - Higher-level hospitals will send qualified medical professionals to provide services at the grassroots level, thereby strengthening healthcare delivery [1]. Group 2: Financial Investment and Resource Allocation - In the past two years, the central government has invested nearly 900 million yuan to upgrade medical equipment in township hospitals in central and western regions [3]. - Over 90% of township hospitals and community health service centers have met service capacity standards, providing over half of the national diagnostic services and most basic public health services [3]. Group 3: County Medical Sub-centers - Various regions, including Sichuan and Hunan, are establishing county medical sub-centers in township hospitals to handle common and frequently occurring diseases, reducing the need for patients to travel to county hospitals [4][6]. - Sichuan has planned the construction of 400 county medical sub-centers during the 14th Five-Year Plan, with existing centers equipped with advanced medical devices [6]. Group 4: Emergency Medical Services - Hunan has allocated 100 million yuan annually starting in 2023 to support the establishment of county medical sub-centers, enhancing emergency response capabilities [10]. - The first county medical sub-center in Hunan has implemented a chest pain treatment unit to meet the urgent medical needs of over 100,000 residents [10]. Group 5: Talent Recruitment and Retention - Talent shortages in grassroots hospitals are being addressed through various measures, including "county hiring for township use" and the establishment of talent pools [11][17]. - Since 2021, Chongqing has dispatched over 3,000 medical personnel from district and county hospitals to work in township hospitals [13]. - Zhejiang has created a "talent pool" system to streamline recruitment and provide incentives for medical staff working in rural areas [17].