Analysis of development policies on and market prospects for high-tech medical devices in China / 中华医院管理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyze and predict the market prospects for high-tech medical devices in China so as to provide the government, medical institutions and enterprises with decision-making information. Methods Such methods as literature review and policy analysis were employed to discuss the policies and market environment related to the allocation of medical devices. Results & Conclusion Factors affecting the allocation of high-tech medical devices have two kinds of functions, one of promotion and one of restriction. Future development of high-tech medical devices will depend on such factors as regulation and control of relevant policies and the force of thier implementation, the mecroscopic demand dynamics of medical institutions and the prices of the devices. Products by foreign manufacturers will continue to occupy and advantageous position on the high-end market while domestic manufacturers can also hope to increase their market shares in certain fields.