Group 1 - The Hong Kong Hospital Authority has implemented information technology to streamline administrative processes, enhance procurement of medical instruments, and manage energy consumption, resulting in an estimated savings of at least 1 billion HKD over the past two years [1] - The procurement budget for medical instruments and maintenance in the 2023-24 fiscal year is projected to reach 5.7 billion HKD, with a focus on increasing competition among suppliers, including those from mainland China and overseas [1] - A cost assessment group has been established to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies, achieving a willingness from 70% of them to reduce prices, particularly for cancer treatment drugs, with an average reduction of up to 20% [1] Group 2 - The Hong Kong Hospital Authority has recently utilized artificial intelligence to generate medical and discharge reports, reducing paperwork time by 40% and workload by over 30%, while ensuring that all reports are reviewed by doctors before issuance [2] - An AI risk warning system has been implemented to predict patient risks and develop targeted treatment plans, improving treatment outcomes and reducing hospital stay durations [2] - In 2023, the Hong Kong Hospital Authority achieved a 7% reduction in energy consumption, surpassing the initial target of 5%, and aims to reduce electricity usage by approximately 20% by 2035 through innovative energy-saving technologies [2]