China's Health System Reform, Progress, Challenges

Abstract

Karen Eggelston, Director, Stanford Asia Health Policy Program - Starting with a historical overview, this talk focuses on China’s 21st century health system reforms, including progress to date in achieving effective universal coverage, priorities set in the national health meetings, “Healthy China 2030” goals, and local experiments in strengthening patient-centered integrated care. Eggleston summarizes recent health economics research assessing the impact of health insurance and primary care reforms, and discuss numerous challenges, including addressing the social determinants of health and disparities, fostering healthy aging, and assuring quality and accountability while improving efficiency and value.