Regulation of Private Hospitals

167.         We will introduce necessary measures to support the development of healthcare services, including the disposal of land for private hospital development. We have also established a Steering Committee on Review of the Regulation of Private Healthcare Facilities, which is tasked to review the regulatory regime for private healthcare facilities, with a view to strengthening the regulatory role of the Department of Health, enhancing the quality and transparency of private healthcare services, and promoting patients' rights.

Review of Healthcare Manpower

168.         In addition, we have set up a steering committee to conduct a strategic review of healthcare manpower planning and professional development. After assessing the manpower needs in various healthcare professions, the steering committee will put forward recommendations on how to cope with anticipated demand for healthcare manpower, strengthen professional training and facilitate professional development. We expect to complete the review in 2013 and after that, to start the follow-up work.

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