Development dilemmas and optimization strategies of internet hospitals:a case study of s hospital in Shanghai
Internet healthcare represents a new form of online medical services for patients,evolved from traditional physical hospitals through the integration of digital technology.Currently,China's conventional medical services confronts numer-ous challenges,with an unmet demand for high-quality and convenient healthcare services.In this context,the progression of in-ternet hospitals aligns with the requirements of modern social development in China.Despite this,the construction of China's in-ternet hospital remains nascent.As a forerunner in digital transformation initiatives,Shanghai,recognized as the"international digital capital",offers a fertile ground for such explorations.This study presents S Hospital in Shanghai as a model case,summa-rizing the development process,highlights and challenges encountered in the construction of its internet hospitals.It distills opti-mization strategies from the vantage points of hospital management and governmental authorities,aiming to provide insights into advancement of Shanghai's healthcare sector.
Internet hospitalIntelligent healthcareOptimization strategy