Shanghai's global healthcare: A city embracing international patients

Housed in a century-old building, Huadong Hospital left a strong impression on Justin O'Jack, chief representative of the University of Virginia China Office.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, O'Jack found Huadong's direct billing arrangements with foreign insurance companies a welcome surprise. "I'm glad to see that those steps have already been taken and are becoming easier and easier to implement," he said, noting that it's crucial to streamline services like direct billing at hospitals to attract more international residents and travelers.