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From coverage to care: how basic medical insurance shapes patients’ experiences of primary care in China

  • By

  • Chufeng Xu

  • Wenhu Xu

  • Jiamin You

  • Gong Chen

  • Shuhan Miao

  • June 2, 2026

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    Basic medical insurance positively influences satisfaction with healthcare facility conditions among middle-aged and older adults in China.

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    The study utilized data from the 2016 and 2018 Chinese Family Panel Studies, encompassing a sample size of 6,114 participants.

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    Medical expenditure decreased by 1.16% from 2016 to 2018, while hospitalization rates and doctor visits modestly increased.

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    No statistically significant association was found between basic health insurance and healthcare service levels.

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    Findings indicate that insurance coverage impacts patient experiences differently across healthcare evaluation dimensions and population subgroups.

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From coverage to care: how basic medical insurance shapes patients’ experiences of primary care in China

  • by Chufeng Xu, Wenhu Xu, Jiamin You, Gong Chen, Shuhan Miao

  • June 2, 2026

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