China ranks only behind the U.S. in total healthcare expenditures and its public health programs are facing pressure from all sides of the healthcare ecosystem. Funding of health coverage comes from the central government, local governments, employers, and participants and varies by geographic area. This article provides a high level background of the health insurance market in China, including a discussion of recent trends and how data and analytic innovations may be used to address challenges and support market growth.

This article was published by Asia Insurance Review.

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