Table 1 Characteristics of regional healthcare systems in the mainland of China, Hong Kong and Macao.

From: Promoting collaboration in regional healthcare systems in Hong Kong, Macao, and the mainland of China: midrange strategies

Region

Coverage

Funding

Service Delivery

The mainland of China

Insured persons and qualified residents

Contributions from employers, employees and residents, and government subsidies

Hierarchical divisions based on program and duration of coverage

Hong Kong

All Hong Kong residents

Taxation

Equal

Macao

All Macao residents

Taxation

Equal