新闻背景1月21日,国务院常务会议审议并原则通过《关于深化医药卫生体制改革的意见》和《2009—2011年深化医药卫生体制改革实施方案》。会议提出,3年内重点推进五项改革,预计政府投入8500亿元;今年起逐步在全国建立统一的居民健康档案;2011年“看病难、看病贵”问题明显缓解。 News Background On January 21st, the State Council executive meeting reviewed and approved in principle the “Opinions on Deepening the Reform of the Medical and Health Care System” and the “2009-2011 Deepening Implementation Plan for the Reform of the Medical and Health Care System.” The meeting proposed that five reforms should be focused on within three years and the government is expected to invest 850 billion yuan. This year, a unified health record for residents will be gradually established nationwide. In 2011, the problem of “difficulties in seeing a doctor and expensive medical expenses” was significantly alleviated.