An important element of china&rsquos 12th five year plan is reforming the country&rsquos healthcare system. With the objective of establishing basic healthcare coverage for 90 percent of its citizens by 2020, china&rsquos healthcare reform, along with other elements of the 12th five year plan, creates immediate opportunities for u.s. Medical device manufacturers mdms. While china is more than capable of meeting local demand for lowend devices such as dressings, sponges, drapes and gowns, more than 80 percent of highend medical devices, i.e. Durable goods, equipment, implants and drug eluding stents, are imported.
