Beijing establishes medical conglomerates

By the end of September, 28 medical conglomerates had been established in Beijing, providing service to residents in all 16 districts and counties of the city, according to the Beijing Commission of Health and Family Planning.

The conglomerates consist of 265 medical institutions, including 28 large comprehensive hospitals, the commission said. Each large hospital plays the leading role in its conglomerate.

According to a guideline released by the commission last year, the municipal government will encourage alliances of major hospitals with smaller facilities and clinics for more effective use of medical resources.