China Talks Up AI, Big Data, Cancer Care But Approval, Coverage Huddles Persist
Executive Summary
Leveraging the internet and big data to improve healthcare, regulatory efficiency and cancer treatment are among the priorities singled out by the Chinese Premier at the annual National People's Congress meeting. Some delegates say drug approval and coverage challenges remain, while industry observers point to commercial insurance as a solution to drive the specialty market such as cancer care.
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