How can we seize the blue‑ocean opportunities and emerging growth drivers in the rehabilitation healthcare industry?

　　“Better clinical outcomes, fair and transparent fee structures, and patient‑centered, compassionate care—these are the three indispensable pillars for a hospital’s sustained development…” This was the vision and expectation expressed by Academician Li Jian’an during his address at the 2022 Rehabilitation Quality‑Control Training Symposium of the Rehabilitation Quality‑Control Special Committee of the Nanjing Municipal Association of Medical Institutions.

Li Jian’an, International Member of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine

　　At the conference, Academician Li Jian’an provided a detailed analysis of the prospects for rehabilitation medicine, offered a concise overview of the current reforms in medical insurance reimbursement for rehabilitation services, and concluded with his views and recommendations on the development of specialized rehabilitation hospitals and the cultivation of rehabilitation professionals. In addition, Academician Li specifically delivered expert guidance and technical training on the rehabilitation management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction, presenting tailored solutions to address this clinical challenge.

Hone your inner strength and wait for the right opportunity.

　　“In this era, when the rehabilitation healthcare sector is marked by both opportunities and challenges, achieving breakthroughs and driving development requires mastering the fundamentals…” said Liu Yu, Vice President of the Nanjing Municipal Association of Social Medical Institutions, at the Rehabilitation Quality Control Symposium.

Liu Yu, Vice President of the Nanjing Municipal Association of Private Medical Institutions

　　Coincidentally, Li Xueping, Secretary-General of the Nanjing Society of Rehabilitation Medicine and Director of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Nanjing First Hospital, also advocated at the conference for “honing one’s fundamentals and biding one’s time.” By “fundamentals” and “inner strength,” she meant consistently strengthening quality‑control measures, such as meticulous documentation of rehabilitation records. Director Li provided guidance on quality‑control system development and proper record‑keeping, using stroke‑rehabilitation case documentation as an example. She outlined a standardized approach to rehabilitation records, covering patient rehabilitation diagnosis, the formulation of rehabilitation goals and plans, inpatient assessments, pre‑discharge management, and post‑discharge follow‑up. Attendees gained significant insights and deepened their understanding of best practices in rehabilitation record‑keeping.

Director of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital

Li Xueping, Chairperson of the Nanjing Municipal Quality Control Committee for Rehabilitation Medicine

Quality control is always a work in progress.

　　“Quality control drives improvement, fuels development, and ensures safety—quality control is an ongoing journey…” Wang Changbao, Assistant to the President and Director of the Qinhuai Campus at Nanjing Zijin Hospital, used a minor issue encountered during the installation of curtain roller tracks as a starting point to present and share insights into the hospital’s comprehensive quality‑control framework, the common and unique challenges it faces, and the corrective measures being implemented.

Wang Changbao, Assistant to the President of Nanjing Zijin Hospital

From a single “needle” to “thousands of threads”

　　Qi Yuliang, head of the Rehabilitation Therapy Center at Nanjing Zijin Hospital, provided a comprehensive overview of the hospital’s 35-year journey in rehabilitation medicine, covering all key aspects, and shared his insights on quality‑control initiatives at the departmental level. Drawing on Nanjing Zijin Hospital’s evolution—from a single acupuncture needle to a network of thousands of services—the future of rehabilitation medicine looks promising and well‑on‑its‑way.

Qi Yuliang, Head of the Rehabilitation Therapy Center at Nanjing Zijin Hospital

We must be down-to-earth while also maintaining a forward-looking vision.

　　At the conference, Ge Jiangping, President of Nanjing Zijin Hospital, extended a warm welcome to all distinguished guests and to rehabilitation professionals from hospitals at every level who had gathered to attend. He expressed his hope that this event would strengthen collaboration and communication among medical institutions at all tiers, jointly enhance quality‑control efforts, and thereby foster the sound development of private healthcare providers in our city. In advancing the comprehensive drive to build a Healthy China, he called for united progress and the concerted contribution of all stakeholders.

Ge Jiangping, President of Nanjing Zijin Hospital