May 17, 2021|
JD Health Launches Collaboration with Doctors, Brands and Researchers on World Hypertension Day
by Vivian Yang
JD Health and Beijing Lisheng Cardiovascular Health Foundation, an NGO co-founded by China’s leading medical experts in the cardiovascular field, will collaborate on developing innovative health management solutions for patients with cardiovascular diseases in China, according to their announcement on World Hypertension Day on May 17.
Based on this collaboration, JD Health aims to further engage cardiovascular experts online to provide guidance for patients and doctors in primary healthcare institutions across the country. At the same time, foundation members can utilize the big data and digital platform provided by JD Health to create more convenient and comprehensive health management solutions that can benefit more patients via the Internet.
“Currently in China, the rates of people’s awareness, treatment and control efforts in cardiovascular diseases remain at relatively low levels, at 51.6%, 45.8% and 16.8% respectively,” said professor Tingrui Guan, chairman of the foundation. “Early disease screening, diagnosis and prevention are effective methods for disease control. We hope the collaboration with JD Health will generate concrete results in promoting people’s awareness of cardiovascular diseases, grassroots level disease control work, and the capabilities of online medical consultation.”
In the meantime, JD Health and China’s leading healthcare industry-focused media platform VCBeat.top jointly launched a report on the same day, titled “2021 Insights on the Management of Cardiovascular Diseases on the Internet.” The report noted that limited access to timely healthcare support and medical resources, and disconnection of health-related data existed as critical hurdles in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation services for patients with cardiovascular diseases in China.
According to the report, in 2020, over 104.2 million users have purchased cardiovascular disease-related medicines and medical services on JD Health, whereas the penetration rate of online medical consultation services remains relatively low at 28%, which is about 2.88 million people. Users from lower-tier cities showed higher willingness in utilizing telemedicine services for relevant medical advice.
Data from China’s center for cardiovascular diseases showed that for every 100 million people in China, there are only 13.2 top-tier public hospitals available to provide inpatient heart disease rehabilitation services. This means that the majority of patients are seeking medical products and support outside hospitals. According to JD Health’s sales data of cardiovascular disease-related products, customers are buying 57% medicines, 29% pharmaceutical devices and 14% wellness products.
On the aspect of medical device offerings, JD Health is working closely with over 60 wearable devices in efforts to design advanced products that embed IoT functions. For example, JD Health and China’s leading medical equipment maker YUYUE jointly introduced a new type of blood pressure monitor. Users can choose to connect their health data information with JD’s health monitoring platform via Bluetooth and share with their family members and doctors both online and offline, to ensure timely and long-term risk control and facilitate self-managed body checkups at any time.
On World Hypertension Day, JD Health also invited top cardiovascular experts to meet patients online through one-on-one consultations and public livestreaming sessions. A number of relevant brands and products also joined the promotional activities on the platform.
Established in December 2019, JD Health’s specialized heart center has set up four departments: cardiology, cardiac surgery, prevention and rehabilitation, and psycho-cardiology. Led by Dr. Hu Dayi, one of China’s top cardiologists, the center offers access to more than 700 cardiovascular experts in China via telemedicine services.
China’s official data showed that the number of patients with cardiovascular diseases in China has reached 330 million. These diseases continue to be the leading causes of death for Chinese people.
Mar 15, 2024|
JD Health Enhances Eldercare Services with Key Partnerships at Beijing Conference
On March 12th, JD Health held its fourth annual Partner Conference, coinciding with the Eldercare Consumption Summit in Beijing. The event attracted over 400 attendees, including eldercare specialists and industry representatives, and focused on developing a healthcare system that is both inclusive and adaptable, catering specifically to the dynamic needs of China’s aging population.
During the summit, JD Health established partnership agreements with ten industry-leading brands, including 3M, Cofoe, Yuwell, Haier, Innuovo, ITD GmbH, LePu Medical, Mateside, Omron, and Sonova. The partnerships also marked the establishment of the “Eldercare Brand Alliance,” dedicated to propelling innovation in eldercare services and products, ultimately improving the quality of life for senior citizens through collective efforts.
Jin Enlin, CEO of JD Health, highlighted the company’s commitment to leveraging collaborative resources to scale, standardize, and strengthen recognizable brands within the burgeoning silver economy. This strategic approach is poised to deliver unparalleled care and support to the elderly.
As China’s premier online health platform, JD Health offers a diverse range of over 30,000 brands and numerous subcategories in eldercare. Its expansive offerings cover various needs, from mobility aids to in-home care solutions, emphasizing a professional and user-centric ecosystem for eldercare products and services.
In January, JD Health launched a dedicated eldercare channel to provide a wide selection of products and services specifically designed for the elderly. The channel facilitates everything from the installation of nursing beds and at-home hearing aid services to 24/7 specialized online customer support, aiming to close the gap between professional healthcare services and the elderly community.
JD Health has also effectively integrated its online and offline services to establish a comprehensive eldercare service system. This includes setting up hearing centers and offering services such as medical escorting and quick home check-ups, enhancing the overall accessibility of eldercare.
With nearly 300 million people aged 60 and above, China’s silver economy is expanding rapidly. JD Health remains dedicated to serving this demographic, continuously working to improve the quality of life for senior citizens nationwide.
Jan 31, 2024|
JD Health Launches Comprehensive Elderly Care Channel, Delivering Online Health Solutions for China’s Aging Population
JD Health has recently unveiled an elderly care channel on its app, aiming to establish a comprehensive platform catering to various healthcare needs for China’s aging population. This initiative is integral to JD Health’s goal of becoming the first portal for online health consumption.
The specialized channel is designed to offer a broad range of services, addressing eight critical aspects of elderly care. These include health monitoring equipment, daily living and nursing, assistance products for mobility and personal care, physiotherapy and traditional Chinese medicine treatments, smart technology products tailored for the elderly, nutritional supplements and foods, medications for chronic illnesses, and home-visiting nursing care. This comprehensive approach reflects JD Health’s commitment to meeting the multifaceted needs of the elderly community.
A cornerstone of this initiative is the integration of JD Health’s “Family Doctor” program within the elderly care channel. This innovative program offers 24/7 health consultations, year-round health monitoring, and personalized advice for managing health and wellness.
JD Health has gone a step further to ensure usability and accessibility for senior citizens by offering services such as doorstep installation of nursing beds and hearing aid fittings, ensuring that the challenges often faced by the elderly in using these products are comprehensively addressed.
The launch of the elderly care channel coincides with the approaching Chinese New Year, a time when tradition encourages showing respect and love to parents and the elderly.
In response to JD’s recent initiative promoting the distribution of essential goods to underprivileged areas, Xiao Le, a Gen Z user of JD’s app expressed a wish in JD’s app to provide respiratory relief products to a nursing home on the outskirts of Beijing, a place where she had volunteered previously. JD Health promptly teamed up with brands and charity organizations, donating over 1,000 pieces of nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, ventilators, blood pressure monitors, blood oximeters, heating patches, “JD Family Doctor” smart speakers, and other health supplies, as well as mobile phones for the elderly at the nursing home.
According to 2022 statistics from China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs, the country’s population aged 60 and above has reached 280 million, with 90% of the elderly preferring home care. This represents a significant opportunity within the silver economy, one that JD Health is strategically positioned to lead and serve.
Photo Gallery: This Week at JD (May 9 – May 14)
