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Chuikyo Wraps Up 1st Round of Discussions on 2020 Medical Fee Revision
The Central Social Insurance Medical Council, better known as Chuikyo, on July 24 wrapped up the “first round” of discussions on the 2020 medical fee revision, which was launched in March, with the health ministry putting together opinions raised so…
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