Digital health governance in China by a whole-of-society approach

Abstract In this study, we review the application of digital technologies for health in China, examining the structure of its digital health governance. China’s digital health governance is of political commitment, cross-sectoral collaboration, and a comprehensive, all-encompassing approach that eng...

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Main Authors: Minmin Wang, Xinran Lu, Yeting Du, Zhiqi Liu, Xiangning Li, Xuetong Zhao, Jinsheng Wang, Yinzi Jin, Minghui Ren
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
Series:npj Digital Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-025-01876-9
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description Abstract In this study, we review the application of digital technologies for health in China, examining the structure of its digital health governance. China’s digital health governance is of political commitment, cross-sectoral collaboration, and a comprehensive, all-encompassing approach that engages the entire society. However, the fragmentation of data remains a fundamental obstacle. The whole-of-society approach offers a valuable example for other low- and middle-income countries in promoting digital transformation.
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spelling doaj-art-029558fe3efd4c9185d11a18dff5e6502025-08-20T03:41:57ZengNature Portfolionpj Digital Medicine2398-63522025-08-01811810.1038/s41746-025-01876-9Digital health governance in China by a whole-of-society approachMinmin Wang0Xinran Lu1Yeting Du2Zhiqi Liu3Xiangning Li4Xuetong Zhao5Jinsheng Wang6Yinzi Jin7Minghui Ren8Department of Global Health, School of Public Health, Peking UniversityDepartment of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthSchool of Health Humanities of Peking UniversitySchool of Public Health, Peking UniversitySchool of Public Health, Imperial College LondonSchool of Public Health, Peking UniversitySchool of Public Health, Peking UniversityDepartment of Global Health, School of Public Health, Peking UniversityDepartment of Global Health, School of Public Health, Peking UniversityAbstract In this study, we review the application of digital technologies for health in China, examining the structure of its digital health governance. China’s digital health governance is of political commitment, cross-sectoral collaboration, and a comprehensive, all-encompassing approach that engages the entire society. However, the fragmentation of data remains a fundamental obstacle. The whole-of-society approach offers a valuable example for other low- and middle-income countries in promoting digital transformation.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-025-01876-9
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