Core Viewpoint - The Henan Provincial Health Commission has identified ten pressing healthcare issues faced by the public and proposed a series of targeted measures to address these concerns, reflecting a commitment to improving healthcare services in the region [5][20]. Group 1: Strengthening Basic Healthcare - The goal is to establish tight-knit county medical communities, with over 90% of counties expected to be developed into such systems this year [8]. - Plans include adding 100 county-level medical centers to reach the service capacity of secondary hospitals and upgrading around 300 weak township health centers [8]. - The province aims to recruit 500 university graduate village doctors and provide training for 1,000 existing village doctors to enhance the healthcare workforce [9]. Group 2: Smart Healthcare Innovations - AI technologies such as AI triage and smart pre-consultation will be widely promoted to improve patient experience and reduce waiting times [10]. - The integration of electronic medical records with regional healthcare platforms is planned to streamline services throughout the hospitalization process [10][11]. - The province will also explore the development of chronic disease management apps to offer personalized services like medication reminders and remote follow-ups [10]. Group 3: Improving Patient Experience - Efforts are underway to enhance hospital environments, including the renovation of key wards and addressing parking difficulties through partnerships with local businesses [11][12]. - The province plans to expand the mutual recognition of medical examination results to over 300 items by the end of the year, facilitating smoother patient care [11][20]. - Initiatives to reduce upfront hospitalization costs are being implemented to alleviate financial burdens on patients [20]. Group 4: Emergency Medical Services - The establishment of a comprehensive emergency medical information platform is a priority to ensure seamless communication between pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency services [14][15]. - The development of a smart map for critical maternal and neonatal care is also in progress to enhance resource allocation during emergencies [15]. Group 5: Focus on Vulnerable Populations - The province plans to add or upgrade 24,000 integrated medical and nursing beds to better serve the elderly and those with chronic conditions [16]. - There is a commitment to ensure that every city and county has access to palliative care facilities by 2025, expanding the availability of compassionate end-of-life care [17]. Group 6: Preventive Health Measures - The focus is shifting towards preventive healthcare, with initiatives aimed at increasing public health literacy by 2% by 2025 [19][20]. - Chronic disease prevention and management will be prioritized, with the establishment of multiple chronic disease prevention centers across the province [19].