Will Differentiated Pricing Spread Across China?
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
China's health care reform is creating an increased demand for drugs and medical services, with the most significant increases expected for hospitals and community clinics in rural and less developed urban areas.
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