Core Points - The first inter-provincial examination for long-term care practitioners in China was held simultaneously in nine provinces, marking a significant step towards a standardized and collaborative evaluation system for long-term care professionals [1][2] - The long-term care insurance system in China, initiated in 2016 and expanded in 2020, currently covers 49 pilot cities with approximately 180 million insured individuals, and over 2.35 million people have received benefits [1][2] Group 1 - The inter-provincial examination attracted 1,009 candidates from 11 provinces, indicating a growing interest in the long-term care profession [1] - The new classification of long-term care practitioners aims to address the shortage of qualified personnel, which is a critical factor for the sustainable development of the long-term care insurance system [2][3] - Long-term care practitioners are required to possess a unique set of skills that differentiate them from other care roles, including the ability to provide basic life care, emergency medical knowledge, and an understanding of long-term care insurance [3] Group 2 - The certification process enhances the professionalism and standardization of care services, facilitating better service regulation and insurance fund audits [4] - Future efforts will focus on increasing training and examination opportunities for long-term care practitioners, aiming to integrate the long-term care insurance system with the service framework [4]