Online health services gain in popularity

Online health is shaping up to be a hot new industry in China, as an increasing number of hospitals begin providing cyber services.

As of October, according to Alibaba, 15 hospitals across China have joined the "Future Hospital" plan initiated four months ago by the tech giant's third-party online payment platform Alipay.

"Future Hospital" is a mobile medical treatment strategy expected to help hospitals improve operating efficiency and optimize the deployment of medical resources. The scheme has allowed medical institutions to access Alipay's account system, mobile platform, payment and financial solutions, cloud computing and big data platforms.