​High-Quality Development Measure 1: Optimizing the Fee Structure​

​High-Quality Development Measure 1: Optimizing the Fee Structure​

On the path to widening the accessibility of heavy ion medical technology, the Heavy Ion Center of ​Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital  has made public health its core mission. By innovating a ​sliding-scale fee structure, the center transforms cutting-edge medical technology into concrete public health benefits. Leveraging the synergistic development of its ​Wuwei and Lanzhou dual centers, the center implements a ​dual-track model ('precision treatment for complex cases' and 'expanded access').

​Wuwei Heavy Ion Center:

• Focuses on ​advanced precision treatment for complex and rare tumor cases.

• Offers lifetime health management services, including free psychological counseling, cultural therapy, pastoral rehabilitation, and specialized rehab programs.

• Maintains its existing fee structure for heavy ion therapy to ensure sustained accessibility for high-risk patients.

​Lanzhou Heavy Ion Center:

• Adjusts its fee scheme to improve affordability:

 ◦ ​First treatment: 49,500 yuan

 ◦ ​Subsequent treatments: 16,500 yuan per session

 ◦ ​Maximum per-course cost: 198,000 yuan

• This tiered pricing model caters to diverse patient needs, balancing cost-effectiveness and treatment flexibility.

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Insurance Coverage:

Patients enrolled in ​heavy ion-specific insurance programs​ from major national insurers can claim reimbursement for treatments at both Wuwei and Lanzhou centers.

By adopting a ​differentiated approach, the centers optimize resource allocation—ensuring complex cases receive specialized care while expanding access to advanced heavy ion therapy for a broader population. This initiative exemplifies how "technological innovation and social welfare can drive equitable healthcare advancements in China.