Zhongshan Jishuitan Orthopedic Hospital was opened on January 28, 2019.[Photo/Zhongshan Daily]

Zhongshan Jishuitan Orthopedic Hospital (ZJOH) has been included in the designated medical institutions for medical insurance. Since early May, patients can apply for reimbursement with their health insurance cards in the hospital.

"Presently, most of the diseases diagnosed and treated in the hospital are covered by medical insurance, and all surgeries are charged according to the standard of Zhongshan," said He Da, Executive Director of ZJOH, adding that some key departments, such as child orthopedics, sport medicine, podiatry and others, will be opened as the same as the Beijing Jishuitan Hospital in the future for Zhongshan patients.

Since its opening on January 28 this year, ZJOH has treated 1,099 patients, admitted 3 inpatients, completed 2 spinal surgeries and 1 orthopedic surgery, and offered a two-week free clinic. It is estimated that by the end of this year ZJOH can receive 100 patients per day, and it will complete 600 surgeries and offer 100 beds in total.