Dynamic DR: A New Essential in County-Level Hospitals
Over the past few years, a striking shift has taken place in China’s healthcare landscape: county-level hospitals are purchasing advanced digital radiography systems at an unprecedented pace. Among them, dynamic digital radiography for accurate diagnosis in county-level hospitals has moved from being an optional technology to a core requirement, helping grassroots institutions deliver higher-quality diagnostic services. Policy Drivers Behind Dynamic DR Adoption This rapid adoption is deeply connected to national policy. Under the “Thousand County Project,” the government requires county hospitals to upgrade their diagnostic capacity and take the lead in building regional medical communities. As a result, these hospitals must now handle critical, complex cases that were once referred only to tertiary centers. In addition, the National Healthcare Security Administration in 2024 listed “dynamic X-ray imaging” as a separate reimbursable item. This decision not on...