State-owned hospitals are medical institutions that are wholly or partially funded by the government for construction, management and maintenance. These hospitals are usually supporting facilities for national key construction projects such as electricity and transportation, and enjoy financial support from the government in terms of medical equipment, drug procurement, and personnel training. The economic status of state-owned hospitals is very important, and they bear the heavy responsibility of national health protection and medical innovation.
State-owned hospitals are an important part of China's healthcare system and occupy a dominant position. State-owned hospitals have the advantage of being equipped with advanced medical equipment, a large number of medical researchers and a wealth of clinical cases. At the same time, state-owned hospitals have a wide range of service targets, covering almost all groups of residents, providing important support for the national health and medical standards.
Although state-owned hospitals are subject to preferential policies in terms of funding, equipment and technology, they also face problems such as inefficiency, deteriorating service quality, long hours and a dirty environment. In recent years, a number of policies to support and incentivize healthcare reform have been introduced, such as hierarchical diagnosis and treatment and reform of the healthcare insurance payment system, aiming to optimize the allocation of healthcare resources, improve the efficiency and productivity of hospital services, and promote the sustainable development of healthcare.