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Medical Artificial Intelligence Procurement in China Concentrates Heavily
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Fusion42 · 12 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
From 2020 to 2024, China expanded medical AI procurement in public hospitals nationally, achieving regional geographic equity; however, top-tier tertiary hospitals dominate access to advanced diagnostic AI hardware, while secondary hospitals face increasing relative deprivation.
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You face tightened competition as China’s medical AI hardware concentrates in top-tier hospitals. Adjust your strategy to engage tertiary hospitals directly or address gaps in equipment access at secondary hospitals to unlock new markets.
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