Core Insights - The launch of the national medical insurance imaging cloud system allows for cross-province retrieval of medical imaging data, facilitating easier access for patients receiving care away from their home province [1][2] - The system aims to standardize and centralize dispersed imaging data, enabling healthcare providers to access patient histories without the need for physical film [1][2] - The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance healthcare efficiency and reduce costs associated with traditional imaging methods [2][3] Group 1 - The national medical insurance imaging cloud system officially started on November 20, allowing patients to access their imaging data without carrying physical films [1] - As of now, 24 provinces have completed the software deployment for the imaging cloud, with 160 million indexed imaging data records collected on the national platform [1] - The cloud system addresses issues related to high storage costs, space consumption, and fragmented data, which were prevalent with traditional film methods [2] Group 2 - The implementation of the imaging cloud has led to significant cost reductions, with the service cost in Guizhou dropping to 4.95 yuan per service, compared to the previous 14 yuan [2] - The national medical insurance bureau plans to expand the scope of cross-province data sharing and aims to establish a unified national imaging cloud network by the end of 2027 [3] - The imaging cloud system also enhances the ability to trace and monitor healthcare fraud, improving regulatory oversight [2]