A long-sought restructuring of one of China's two national medical insurance programs is racing against the clock as the demands of an aging population drain the fund that provides health care for more than 360 million urban residents.
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China seeks cure for ailing health system
Aging nation, slowing economy force changes in medical insurance program
Since the Urban Employee Medical Insurance System was set up in 1998, outpatient services have remained outside mutual account coverage.
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