China will not imitate foreign models in medical reforms

China will not imitate foreign models in medical reforms

BBC Monitoring Asia Pacific. London: Oct 10, 2006. pg. 1

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The NDRC has dedicated a section on its website to soliciting opinions from Chinese people on the reforms. The opinions will be collected and be taken into consideration when the reform plan is formulated. China's health care sector has been under constant criticism over soaring costs and inaccessibility. The new system aims to guarantee universal and equal access to health care regardless of a citizen's ...