Round Table China Prescribing China's online health future
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Oct 27, 2025 A new online healthcare platform is set to launch in China, marking a key shift in digital health. Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and JD are integrating AI and online consultations to create comprehensive health ecosystems. The discussion highlights online prescriptions, e-consultations, and the logistics strengths of e-commerce firms. The market is rapidly growing, expected to reach over 66 billion USD by 2025, while government policies continue to encourage digital health services. Challenges remain, including regulatory issues and profitability.
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Platforms Building Full Digital Health Ecosystems
- Chinese tech giants are building full digital health ecosystems combining AI, online consultations, and hospital services.
- This integration aims to reshape the entire patient journey from booking to follow-up care.
Hybrid Hospital Visit Experience
- Yu Shan described using hospital-plus-internet where an initial in-person visit was followed by online follow-ups.
- That hybrid model saved multiple in-person trips while keeping the hospital record connected.
Rapid Market Growth And Large User Base
- China's internet healthcare market grew rapidly to tens of billions USD and is forecast to keep expanding.
- User adoption reached hundreds of millions, covering about 38% of Chinese internet users by end-2024.