Regulating Medical Services in China

This report describes the major challenges in regulating medical service delivery in China, beginning with a look at how the organization and financing of medical services in China have changed during the past quarter century. The report summarizes the main reasons why regulation is needed, its objectives and scope, and current regulatory policy and its implementation in China. Finally, the authors explores the challenges of improving that policy and how the experiences of other countries might help China regulate its medical services.