Unified medical system proposed for Greater Bay Area

Six Macau members of the Chinese People’s political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) urged China to establish an integrated medical system within the Greater Bay Area, according to a report by Macao Daily News.

The six CPPCC members, including lawmaker Chui Sai Peng, noted that because the mainland and the SARs do not currently share a medical system, it is inconvenient for Macau senior residents, who are enjoying their retirement in mainland China, to return to Macau to use medical services.

The six members suggested that all the governments involved in the development of the Greater Bay Area negotiate a standardized fee system for all residents of the Greater Bay Area, and establish a unified invoice format recognized across all medical service organizations in the area.

The proposal suggests that the development of such programs first be aimed at retired Macau citizens now living in mainland China. It also suggests that the government provide emergency assistance for traffic accidents and accidents involving tourists.

Moreover, the six CPPCC members advocated for the Greater Bay Area mainland cities to set up an exclusive service window in hospitals for Hong Kong and Macau residents to be treated separately.

They have also recommended that all governments involved contribute towards a medical security fund to provide a centralized medical service platform.