Alibaba could leapfrog to the forefront of digital health in China

 3-Aug-14, Forbes China

Alibaba affiliate Alipay has announced many Chinese hospitals now accept Alipay for registering, paying for services and even checking clinical test results using a mobile device.

Image: Alipay

Alipay is also planning to integrate EMR functionality into its platform. With Alipay's popularity (>300 mn users including >100 mn mobile users), there is a good chance it could leapfrog to the forefront of the digital health game in China. 

Alipay is not alone: Other top players such as China Mobile - which has almost 800 mn subscribers - are also looking into the digital health opportunity.

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