the rest of the world.  The rate is also faster than the growth rate of total U.S. exports to China, which was 28.9% over that same period.  China's medical device regulatory system was established eight years ago with the passage of the Regulations for the Supervision and Administration of Medical Devices and recently updated with 73 new regulations.

The current changes in both China's healthcare and medical device regulatory systems require that importers stay as well informed as possible.  It is also recommended that importers work closely with an in-country distributor or agent to ensure that they comply with all the necessary registration, testing and documentation requirements to import their device products successfully.

Other observations and facts about the rural health care system including regulatory and reimbursement matters, how to find assistance to aid U.S. exporters seeking to sell to China, and other facets of the Chinese health care system are captured in the presentation by U.S. Dept of Commerce found at China's Medical Device Market :www.massmedic.com/docs/jbiggs05.ppt

Learn about changes in Medical Device Reimbursement in China at www.ita.doc.gov/td/health/medical%20reimbursement%20in%20china%202007.pdf.

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