06-Jan-15 Macau’s Health Bureau has been tasked by the government to develop an improved health system within a year, geared to international standards and resolving various issues. Some of the problems are long waiting lists for specialist clinics, lack of patient education, and lack of training and promotion opportunities for practitioners. Over 500 new staff will be hired. [image: Macau Daily Times]
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26-Dec-14 The doors have opened to welcome up to 10,000 patients a day at China’s largest hospital - Peking University International Hospital (PUIH), which is backed by non-state investors. PUIH is being touted as a poster child for much-needed healthcare reform, enabled by private investment. [image: Caixin Online]
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18-Dec-14 In trade talks with the US, China has agreed to allow US medicines and medical devices into its markets more quickly. China agreed to “cut red tape” for imports of new and innovative pharmaceuticals and medical devices, said US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker. [image: CCTV America]
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09-Dec-14 Taiwan Mobile has unveiled its second generation near-field communication (NFC)-capable wristband aimed at assisting elderly people. The new smart band can automatically pair with any NFC smartphone wirelessly without the need to download an app, and alert carers to the wearer’s location using GPS. [image: CNA]
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12-Dec-14 Shenyang-headquartered Chinese IT solutions and service provider Neusoft Corp says it intends to sign an agreement with an investor consortium including Chinese private equity firm Hony Capital and Goldman Sachs, to help the company transform its healthcare businesses. [image: China Money Network]
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