Targeted poverty alleviation is a unique approach adopted in China to help achieve the
vision of a moderately prosperous society in all aspects and the “Chinese Dream”. Industrial …

Objectives The reform of merging 2 major health insurance schemes into Urban and Rural
Resident Basic Medical Insurance (URRBMI) is recognized as a vital step to safeguard …

Objectives Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide, and has
become one of the key issues in the public health sector. Social participation is one of the …

This study aimed to explore the impact of social participation (SP) on physical functioning
and depression among empty-nest elderly taking part in the fourth wave of the China Health …

The urban-rural health disparity poses a significant challenge for countries worldwide. China
encounters substantial disparities in healthcare services and health outcomes between …

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effects of Urban and Rural Resident Basic
Medical Insurance (URRBMI) integration on healthcare utilization and explore the …

Objectives China launched the National Healthcare Improvement Initiative (NHII) in 2015 to
improve patient experiences in healthcare. This study aimed to generate evidence of …

Background China expanded health coverage to residents in informal economic sectors by
the rural new cooperative medical scheme (NCMS) for rural population and urban resident …

Background Many countries and regions worldwide are improving their healthcare systems
through the integration and unification of health insurance programs covering different …

Objective Middle-aged and older adults are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases
because of their particular health characteristics, which lead to a high incidence of …