Transforming Chinese Medicine through System Development and Integration
Transforming Chinese Medicine through System Development and Integration
Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF) is launching its latest policy advocacy report titled “Transforming Chinese Medicine through System Development and Integration.” This report highlights that, as Hong Kong faces an aging population and an increasing prevalence in chronic diseases, the Government is actively driving healthcare reform to focus more on prevention by strengthening primary healthcare. Chinese medicine (CM), with its principles of “preventive treatment of diseases (治未病)” and holistic care, aligns perfectly with this direction. Given the growing recognition of CM, as demonstrated by increased usage in recent years, Hong Kong should seize this opportunity to facilitate the CM system development and deepen its integration into the healthcare system.
Drawing on the World Health Organization's six key elements of healthcare system, OHKF combines insights from stakeholders and international case studies, to propose 15 recommendations targeting six pillars for CM development, including (1) leadership and governance, (2) service delivery, (3) health workforce, (4) healthcare financing, (5) health information systems, and (6) medical technology and clinical research. These observations and recommendations aim to enable CM to better leverage its unique advantages, enhance CM’s role in healthcare system and support the development of a comprehensive healthcare system in Hong Kong.
Join us to learn about:
How can the government optimise existing service models to provide higher quality CM services to Hong Kong people?
How can CM training be reformed in pursuit of professional excellence?
How can strategic purchasing be promoted to maximise the use of existing resources?
How can information flow be enhanced to improve service coordination and continuity of care?
Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF) is launching its latest policy advocacy report titled “Transforming Chinese Medicine through System Development and Integration.” This report highlights that, as Hong Kong faces an aging population and an increasing prevalence in chronic diseases, the Government is actively driving healthcare reform to focus more on prevention by strengthening primary healthcare. Chinese medicine (CM), with its principles of “preventive treatment of diseases (治未病)” and holistic care, aligns perfectly with this direction. Given the growing recognition of CM, as demonstrated by increased usage in recent years, Hong Kong should seize this opportunity to facilitate the CM system development and deepen its integration into the healthcare system.
Drawing on the World Health Organization's six key elements of healthcare system, OHKF combines insights from stakeholders and international case studies, to propose 15 recommendations targeting six pillars for CM development, including (1) leadership and governance, (2) service delivery, (3) health workforce, (4) healthcare financing, (5) health information systems, and (6) medical technology and clinical research. These observations and recommendations aim to enable CM to better leverage its unique advantages, enhance CM’s role in healthcare system and support the development of a comprehensive healthcare system in Hong Kong.
Join us to learn about:
How can the government optimise existing service models to provide higher quality CM services to Hong Kong people?
How can CM training be reformed in pursuit of professional excellence?
How can strategic purchasing be promoted to maximise the use of existing resources?
How can information flow be enhanced to improve service coordination and continuity of care?
