Group 1: Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Development in Zhejiang - Zhejiang is a major province for traditional Chinese medicine, with 4,599 TCM medical institutions, including 49 tertiary public TCM hospitals, ranking second in the country [1] - By 2024, total outpatient visits in public TCM hospitals are expected to reach 61.83 million, with inpatient discharges projected at 1.76 million [1] - Hangzhou has implemented a "smart TCM" initiative, enhancing healthcare services through technology, including a "smart tongue diagnosis" platform that has served over one million people [1] Group 2: Healthcare Policy and Insurance Support - Hangzhou's Medical Security Bureau has added 17 new TCM service projects and adjusted prices for 99 existing projects to optimize insurance payments for the public [2] - A dynamic pricing mechanism for TCM herbal pieces and formulations has been established to ensure reasonable pricing and quality assurance [2] - The city has initiated traceability management for TCM herbal pieces, with two batches of 15 medicinal materials undergoing traceability work, four of which are nearing clinical application [2] Group 3: Integration of TCM with Lifestyle and Tourism - TCM tea drinks and markets are gaining popularity, with Hangzhou focusing on creating engaging cultural and tourism experiences around TCM [2] - Notable initiatives include the introduction of "Chinese medicine coffee" and seasonal health activities that attract significant tourist engagement [2] - The city has hosted over 300 TCM-themed cultural markets, integrating health services, heritage experiences, and creative product sales, with events attracting up to 30,000 visitors in a single night [3]