Health Industry in China: Technology, Manufacturing, and Services – Shenzhen

Medical Technology in China: Growing in a Healthy Market, by Stefan Kracht

China is one of the world’s most attractive healthcare markets and by far the fastest growing emerging market. The medical technology segment in China is the second largest in the world after the US, totalling over USD 40 billion in 2014 with an expected 20% annual growth over the next 3 years. In recent years, there have been significant changes in registration requirements, as well as advancements by local competition.

Stefan Kracht, Managing Director of Fiducia Management Consultants will address what the Chinese government has done to expand the local healthcare network and what impact this has on international companies operating in China.

Medical Equipment Made in China, by Klaus Zenkel

When visiting the dedicated tradeshows(CMEF or CHINA Med) one can almost feel lost. These are gatherings of thousands of Medical Device Manufacturers, and the number is growing. In example the MRI market in China is approx. 1200 units  per year. Traditionally on a global basis there are the 3 industry leaders: GE, Philips and Siemens.

But in nowadays in China alone there are more 10 MRI manufacturers. It seems they are following the government strategy: High Quality Medical Device Made in China. The presentation will provide some insides on this topic.

How Does the Chinese Medical System Work? by Kate Gaynor

What is it like to go to a Chinese hospital?  Dr. Gaynor will discuss how a typical visit to a Chinese hospital works and how this often differs from Western expectations.  We will explore the changing expectations of the Chinese healthcare consumer, public versus private healthcare, the developing role of family medicine and new models for healthcare delivery.

Agenda:

•  14:00-14:30 Registration and Networking
•  14:30-15:10 1st Presentation and Q&A
•  15:10-15:50 2nd Presentation and Q&A
•  15:50-16:20 Coffee Break
•  16:20-17:00 3rd Presentation and Q&A.