Apps reshaping industry, offering convenience

Waiting overnight for a diagnosis at a public hospital is a painful yet common experience for Chinese patients, while updating patients' records and studying can also be time-consuming for doctors. But now, multiple solutions are on offer to tackle these problems.

With the internet's increasing penetration into a wide range of industries, and people's rising awareness of and demand for healthcare, apps are reshaping China's healthcare industry, providing convenience for both patients and doctors.

A recent report published by VCBeat, an online healthcare website, said China's healthcare apps are maturing, as reflected in industry leaders' increasing ability to secure financing.