Conference Opening
From June 29 to 30, 2024, the 2024 China Digital Healthcare Conference: Industry-Education Integration and Sci-Tech Achievements, the 7th China Hospital Logistics Conference, and the 4th China Health Industry Summit & Expo were grandly held in Shanghai. The event was hosted by the National Health Industry Enterprise Management Association. The conference welcomed 2,200 participants, including leaders from relevant ministries, hospital logistics experts, directors of logistics and general affairs departments from medical institutions across the country, healthcare enterprise representatives, entrepreneurs, and heads of various branches of the Association. With the themes "Industry–Education Integration, Serving Society" and "New Development, New Demands, New Driving Forces," the conference deeply explored the latest achievements and trends in digital healthcare and innovative practices in hospital logistics development. It provided new momentum for promoting the integration of digital healthcare with education and for supporting the high-quality development of the health industry.
Xizhao Dou, President of the National Health Industry Enterprise Management Association (NHEMA)
President Dou Xizhao stated that since 2015, NHEMA has successfully organized six editions of the China Hospital Logistics Conference and three editions of the China Health Industry Conference. Each conference has received strong support from relevant ministries, leaders, hospital logistics administrators, and the broader healthcare industry, generating a positive impact and significantly advancing hospital logistics development and the health industry. He noted that this year’s conference was supported by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, marking a deep collaboration and exchange between a social organization and a prestigious academic institution. This partnership aims to promote industry-education integration and accelerate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements. Through this cooperation, both parties are committed to fostering and developing new productive forces in the health industry. President Dou emphasized that the conference strengthens technological innovation by establishing a platform for sci-tech achievement conversion, facilitating the application and promotion of research outcomes, and helping to explore new future opportunities. It also drives the modernization of hospital logistics, shares the latest updates on China’s healthcare development, and supports health industry enterprises in seizing opportunities for growth. These efforts inject strong momentum and firm determination into advancing new productive forces. He expressed his hope that attendees would thoroughly study and understand China’s healthcare policies, actively exchange ideas on digital healthcare industry-education integration, hospital logistics reform, and innovative approaches for health industry enterprises. He encouraged participants to learn from advanced hospital logistics management concepts nationwide and explore best practices for enhancing logistics modernization.
Zhongjie Li, Former Deputy Director of the Party History Research Center of the CPC Central Committee
Zhongjie Li, Former Deputy Director of the Party History Research Center of the CPC Central Committee, stated that the National Health Industry Enterprise Management Association has actively aligned with national development priorities, supported healthcare reform initiatives, undertaken reform responsibilities, and established communication platforms. By amplifying the voices of hospital logistics departments and healthcare enterprises, the Association has drawn societal attention and motivated stakeholders across the nation, playing a vital role in promoting high-quality development and embarking on a new journey for the comprehensive health industry. He emphasized that the CPC Central Committee and the State Council have always prioritized healthcare and medical reform. Over the 75 years since the founding of New China, particularly since the reform and opening-up and the advent of the new era, China's healthcare achievements have garnered global recognition. The results of medical reforms have become increasingly evident, with continuous improvements in public health standards. Key health indicators now generally surpass the average of middle- and high-income countries, gradually forming a medical reform path suited to China's national conditions. This progress has consistently met the growing health demands of the people, elevated public health and well-being to new levels, and significantly contributed to social equity, justice, and harmonious economic and social development. The year 2024 marks a crucial stage in implementing the 14th Five-Year Plan and another significant year for comprehensively deepening reforms. The primary task is to plan further comprehensive reforms, which not only extend the practical advancements made since the Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee but also represent a new chapter in advancing Chinese modernization on the new journey.
Zhong Zhang, Deputy Director of Shanghai Municipal Health Commission
Deputy Director Zhong Zhang of the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission emphasized that industry-education integration is a crucial driver for advancing digital healthcare innovation. By deepening the collaboration between industry, academia, research, and application, the development, transformation, and implementation of digital healthcare technologies can be accelerated, providing strong support for improving medical services. In the current era of deep integration between informatization, networking, and intelligent technologies, digital innovations are profoundly reshaping the healthcare landscape. As a leading city in China's healthcare development, Shanghai has always placed great importance on innovation and progress in digital healthcare. Zhang stated that the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission will further enhance its support for the digital healthcare industry, optimize the innovation ecosystem, and strengthen cooperation with universities, research institutions, and enterprises. Together, these efforts will yield even more substantial achievements in industry-education integration for digital healthcare.
Xiping Wang, Party Committee Secretary of Shanghai Institute of Educational Sciences
Xiping Wang, Party Committee Secretary of Shanghai Institute of Educational Sciences, stated that the report to the 20th National Congress of the CPC identified education, science and technology, and talent as fundamental and strategic supports for Chinese modernization. She emphasized the need to actively explore models for deep integration between education and the digital healthcare industry. Through university-enterprise cooperation and the integration of industry, academia and research, we should achieve resource sharing and complementary advantages. Meanwhile, we need to strengthen the development of digital healthcare-related disciplines and promote university research. As higher education institutions, we must focus on combining educational innovation with technological revolution, and establish a long-term mechanism for industry-education integration.
Academic Reports
Zhaoxi Gu, Former Vice Minister of Civil Affairs and Member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)
In his keynote report titled "AI Outlook", Zhaoxi Gu, Former Vice Minister of Civil Affairs and Member of the 13th National Committee of the CPPCC, highlighted that while the technology transfer rate of medical research achievements reaches 80% in Europe and America, China's rate stands at merely 5%. He emphasized that accelerating the translation of medical technological achievements is both imperative and a long-term endeavor. Gu noted that artificial intelligence is driving revolutionary changes in the healthcare sector, with broad application prospects in medical image analysis, personalized treatment planning, early disease warning, and drug innovation. Furthermore, large AI models are playing a significant role in enhancing intelligent patient services, including medical guidance, triage, health education, and monitoring. These advancements have substantially improved patient experience and met the public's growing demand for high-quality, diversified, and personalized healthcare services.
Guoying Cao, Former Deputy Director-General and First-Level Inspector of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China
Guoying Cao, Former Deputy Director-General and First-Level Inspector of the Ministry of Science and Technology, delved into the theory and practice of sci-tech achievement transformation, emphasizing the importance of deriving direct and tangible returns from knowledge accumulation. He pointed out that new technologies and technology clusters emerging from theoretical breakthroughs must be transformed into products - developed into marketable goods - and ultimately scaled into industries. These technology-driven products should address societal needs, enhance developmental efficiency, and create new value, thereby generating momentum for social progress.
Hefeng Huang, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Director of School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Hefeng Huang, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Director of School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, addressed the topic of "Industry-Education Integration in Digital Healthcare Empowering Clinical Applications". In her report, she highlighted that digital healthcare is revolutionizing clinical diagnosis and treatment through technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence. She advocated for interdisciplinary collaboration and resource integration to further advance digital healthcare in clinical practice, thereby enhancing the quality of medical services.
Tao Wu, President of Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences
President Tao Wu of Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences delivered an academic report titled "Building a Health Chain: Promoting the Transformation and Demonstration Application of Sci-Tech Achievements in Proactive Health Service System Construction and Technological Responses to Aging". He emphasized that establishing a comprehensive, omnidirectional, and intelligent health service system is of great significance for improving national health levels and achieving the Healthy China initiative. President Wu elaborated on the university's explorations and practices in the field of proactive health services. He noted that the university is committed to cultivating medical professionals with innovative capabilities and practical skills. Through close collaboration with medical institutions and research organizations, the university actively promotes the innovation and application of health technologies. In conclusion, President Wu stated that Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences will fully leverage its advantages to continuously deepen educational reforms, strengthen scientific research innovation, and actively advance the construction of a proactive health service system.
Guangjun Yu, Deputy Director of the School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Guangjun Yu, Deputy Director of the School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, delivered a keynote speech on "Applications and Explorations of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Medical Services". He highlighted that generative AI enables in-depth mining and analysis of medical data, providing physicians with more accurate diagnostic and treatment solutions. Additionally, generative AI can be applied to medical image recognition and analysis, significantly improving the accuracy and efficiency of medical imaging. Looking ahead, generative AI in healthcare will leverage big data and machine learning to optimize disease prediction models, while virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies will enhance patient experience. In conclusion, Deputy Director Guangjun Yu emphasized that the School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, will continue to deepen the application of AI in medical education and healthcare services, contributing wisdom and strength to the Healthy China initiative.
Signing Ceremony
Signing Ceremony
Under the National Key R&D Program, universities signed cooperation agreements with Qinhuangdao Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Dali First People's Hospital, Wenzhou Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Taian Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Nanning First People's Hospital, Jinan Hospital, and other research institutions along with multiple top-tier tertiary hospitals.
7th China Hospital Logistics Conference & 4th China Health Industry Conference
Yuhui Zhang, Deputy Director of Hainan Provincial Health Commission
Deputy Director Yuhui Zhang of Hainan Provincial Health Commission delivered a keynote report titled "Innovation-Driven New Quality Productive Forces in Healthcare". He emphasized that China's healthcare development has entered a new historical phase facing multiple emerging challenges and opportunities. The concept of new quality productive forces holds profound significance, serving as both the key driver for high-quality healthcare development and the strategic lever for accelerating healthcare modernization. This requires systematic theoretical summarization and conceptualization to guide healthcare practices in the new era.
Jun Li, Director and Senior Research Fellow (Level II), Institute of Quantitative & Technical Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Jun Li, Director and Senior Research Fellow (Level II), Institute of Quantitative & Technical Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, conducted an in-depth analysis of the development trends in the comprehensive health industry and elaborated on his insights.
Lirong Zhuge, Director of Fudan Hospital Logistics Management Institute
In his keynote address titled "Reflections on Building Resilient Hospitals", Director Lirong Zhuge of Fudan Hospital Logistics Management Institute elaborated on the concept of hospital resilience. He defined resilient hospitals as those capable of maintaining functionality during unexpected disruptions while ensuring high-quality services for vulnerable populations. This resilience encompasses multiple dimensions including infrastructure resilience, service continuity resilience and network systems resilience.
Mei Chen, Deputy Party Secretary and Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary of Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Deputy Party Secretary and Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary Mei Chen of Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University stated that establishing a standardized, intelligent, regulated, and human-centered scientific logistics management system is instrumental in driving high-quality development of hospitals. This, she emphasized, represents the core value of hospital logistics services.
Jianjun Chai, Former Deputy Party Secretary, Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary, and Vice President of Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Following his in-depth interpretation of the "Guidelines for Fire Safety and Logistics Safety Production in Medical and Disease Prevention Institutions (2023 Edition)", Jianjun Chai, Former Deputy Party Secretary, Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary, and Vice President of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, further emphasized the critical importance of fire safety and logistics safety production in the daily operations of hospitals. He noted that these guidelines are not merely a technical document, but represent a comprehensive enhancement of hospital safety production management systems.
Kang Yu, Director of Clinical Nutrition Department, Postdoctoral Supervisor, Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Kang Yu, Director of the Clinical Nutrition Department and Postdoctoral Supervisor at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, delivered a keynote presentation titled "Medical Nutrition Management for Sarcopenia Based on the 'Metabaging' Cycle" at the First Project Promotion Conference of the Digital Health & Rehabilitation and Digital Medical Research Center.
Additionally, the National Health Industry Enterprise Management Association hosted an exchange forum on the transformation of scientific and technological achievements in the health industry.
Parallel Forum
I. Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery Industry & Clinical Advances Forum
The forum featured the following keynote presentations:
l Jian Zhang (Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University): "Medical-Industrial Transformation and Technical Advantages of Basement Membrane Biological Patches"
l Ping Wang (Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University): "Application of Biological Mesh in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Radiological and Pathological Evidence"
l Yan Gu (Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University): "Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery in the AI Era"
l Shuo Wang (Digital Medicine Research Center, Basic Medical College, Shanghai Medical School, Fudan University): "Multimodal Medical AI and Its Clinical Applications"
l Ziang Yang (Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University): "Mesh Fixation in Hernia Repair"
l Jiwei Yu (Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to the School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University): "Lumbar Hernia Treatment Based on TVS Concept"
l Shaochun Li (Jianxiong Tang) (Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University): "Impact of Fixation Methods on Postoperative Complications of Inguinal Hernia"
II. 2024 Smart Hospital Logistics Management Forum
The forum featured the following presentations:
l Xia Liu (Director of Operations Support Department, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital): "Practice and Reflections on Smart Hospital Logistics Construction"
l Zhanwei Hou (Deputy Director of Logistics Support Department, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University): "Construction and Practice of Smart Hospital Logistics Platform"
l Qingli Zhou (Vice President, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine): "Future Hospital Architecture and New Quality Productivity"
Enterprise Representatives:
l Hua Zhang: "Key Challenges in Medical Purification System Construction and Maintenance"
l Meiliang Wu: "Green Hospital HVAC Retrofit Solutions"
l Jing Sun: "HEST Four-Dimensional Smart Hospital Construction Blueprint"
l Chang Li: "Applications and Explorations of AIoT in Smart Logistics"
III. "Establishing Standards·Quality-Regulated Trustworthy Childcare·Co-nurturing the Future"
Participants engaged in discussions centered on the theme "Establishing Standards for Quality-Regulated, Trustworthy Childcare to Jointly Nurture the Future". The event also featured the launch of the group standard titled “Product Configuration Specifications for the Childcare Industry” and a signing ceremony.
IV. Medical-Engineering Integration and Clinical Application Forum
The forum featured the following keynote presentations:
l Huaping Pan (Director of Rehabilitation Medicine Center, Nanjing Jiangning Hospital): "Development of an Intelligent Information Platform for Value-Based Rehabilitation Therapy"
l Rui Zhu (Associate Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Director of Assistive Device Resource Department, Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University): "Strategies for Rehabilitation Assistive Device Management and Exploration of Medical-Engineering Cross-Disciplinary Research"
l Fuyou Wang (MD, Associate Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor, First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University): "Personalized Titanium-Based Tantalum-Coated Prosthesis for Large Segmental Bone Defect Repair"
l Haidong Wang (Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Director of Thoracic Surgery Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University/Southwest Hospital): "Development and Application of an AI-Assisted Multidisciplinary Precision Decision-Making Platform for Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment"
l Sha Yang (Head Nurse, Department of Infectious Diseases, First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University) conducted roadshows for "A Guidance System for Healthcare Workers on Proper Removal of PPE" and "A VR-Based PPE Training Simulation System"
V. Occupational and Environmental Health Sub-Forum
Experts engaged in discussions and exchanges on topics including “Occupational Health Policies and Service Models”, “Human Factors Engineering and Mental Health”, “Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology” and “Metals and Health”.
Concurrent Forums Held During the Conference: Innovative Applications and New Quality Development of Healthcare Big Data, 1st Project Promotion Conference of Digital Health & Rehabilitation and Digital Medical Research Center, University Technology Transfer and Commercialization, Digital Management Decision-Making for Medical Industry-Education Integration.
National Health Industry Enterprise Management Association Holds 8th Meeting of 5th Executive Council
Prior to the conference, the Association convened the 8th plenary meeting of its 5th Executive Council. The meeting:
l Reviewed preparatory work for the “2024 China Digital Healthcare Conference: Industry-Education Integration and Sci-Tech Achievements”, the “7th China Hospital Logistics Conference, and the “4th China Health Industry Summit & Expo”.
l Discussed personnel appointments and deliberated pending motions
l Reported on Party-building progress, Party discipline education, and supervisory work plans
President Xizhao Dou presided over the meeting and delivered remarks, outlining key tasks for the upcoming conferences and the Association's priority initiatives. He emphasized that these events would actively advance new quality productive forces in healthcare development. By integrating the Association's core mandates with scientific education, this approach aligns with socioeconomic trends and provides replicable models for advancing health services, professions, industries, and enerprises. These efforts have broadened strategic perspectives, enhanced team capabilities, delivered practical experience for branch development, and driven high-quality execution of core missions.
President Dou reported that during preparations, the Association submitted written requests to National Health Commission (NHC) leadership, receiving full endorsement. He urged members to:
l Closely align with NHC's central priorities
l Uphold Party leadership with strict governance principles
l Require branch leaders to demonstrate proactive innovation
l Strengthen compliance with evolving policies for social organizations
President Dou also reported that during the preparation period for the conference, the association submitted a written briefing to senior leadership at the National Health Commission. The leadership expressed strong affirmation and support for the association’s work. He called on all members to remain steadfast in closely aligning with the central tasks of the National Health Commission, staying focused on the association’s core mission. He stressed the importance of adhering to the leadership of the Party and maintaining a tone of strict governance. He outlined three key directives:
l Branch leaders must stay motivated and carry out creative and proactive work.
l It is essential to stay informed about new requirements from the Party, the government, and relevant ministries regarding social organizations, and to enhance compliance oversight and internal governance mechanisms.
l The association tentatively plans to hold next year’s conference in mid-June 2025, and he encouraged all members to actively contribute ideas, efforts, and support.
The meeting was attended by over 110 participants, including vice presidents, executive council members, branch leaders, supervisory board chair and vice-chair, and staff from the association’s administrative offices.
Conference Agenda
Time Program
09:00-09:40 Opening Remarks by Leaders
09:40-09:50 Sci-Tech Achievement Signing Ceremony
09:50-10:00 Award Ceremony
10:00-12:00 Keynote Speeches by Experts
12:00-14:00 Lunch Break
14:00-14:10 Address by Organizing Committee Members
14:10-14:15 Group Photo Session
14:15-15:15 Guest Speeches
15:15-15:25 Coffee/Tea Break
15:25-16:55 Guest Speeches
16:55-17:00 Closing Ceremony