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Anchored in Hong Kong,
Connecting the Greater Bay Area

「立足香港聯動灣區」

From GBA to Global Health Summit
大灣區全球醫療峰會

12th February 2025 (Wednesday)

About the Summit

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Anchored in Hong Kong, Connecting the Greater Bay Area”New Frontier Group to Host the “From GBA to Global Health Summit

The rapid advancement of technology has ushered in unprecedented opportunities for the medical industry. Hong Kong is well-positioned to become an international hub for health and medical innovation, leveraging its unique strengths and the boundless potential of the Greater Bay Area. Through collaborative efforts, we can create new models for medical research and application, establish world-class clinical testing platforms, and develop state-of-the-art medical service facilities. This will lay a solid foundation for setting new standards in digital healthcare, enabling the public to access more advanced and high-quality medical services.

With the support of Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited, New Frontier will host the“From GBA to Global Health Summit” on February 12, 2025. This summit aims to fulfill New Frontier's commitment to using Hong Kong as a base to gather relevant stakeholders and accelerate medical development in the Greater Bay Area.

The summit will cover the latest developments in clinical research, artificial intelligence (AI), and future medical transformation and cross-border medical solutions. Key topics will include innovation in clinical research and treatment, the transformation of healthcare by AI, and new trends in cross-border medical care. Distinguished speakers will include senior scholars from universities and medical schools, presidents of major hospitals and national medical centers, and CEOs of insurance and technology companies.

We look forward to your presence and participation in shaping the medical innovation and application in the Greater Bay Area, and in better leveraging Hong Kong's experience and strengths.

Joint Letter

Driven by technological innovation, the global healthcare industry is entering a new era brimming with opportunities and has become an integral part of a nation's new-quality productive forces. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is emerging as a global medical hub, boasting unique strengths in research, clinical practice, services, facilities, and outstanding talent. Across the region, cities are setting new benchmarks in these areas, making cutting-edge, high-quality healthcare services accessible to the general public.

Today marks a significant milestone for New Frontier Group. The group is honored to sign a strategic cooperation agreement with Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC). We extend our special thanks to Mr. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, for witnessing the signing and delivering the keynote speech. The Hong Kong SAR Government's high regard for the collaboration between HKIC and New Frontier reflects its anticipation of innovative and breakthrough developments in artificial intelligence (AI), innovative medical technologies, and interdisciplinary treatment solutions.“

New Frontier is also launching a medical summit themed "Anchored in Hong Kong, Connecting the Greater Bay Area" From GBA to Global Health Summit. At this summit, we are honored to gather numerous leaders and authorities from around the world in the fields of clinical medicine, public health, healthcare investment, and artificial intelligence. They will share their insights on international healthcare, innovative drugs, therapeutic research, artificial intelligence (AI), and the latest industry trends, offering a unique perspective on the future of healthcare.

China is rapidly entering an aging society, which brings challenges of increasing demand for medical care. As part of developing new- quality productive forces, the country is actively encouraging private enterprises to participate in the healthcare industry to enhance the quality of medical services. Against this backdrop of challenges and opportunities, New Frontier has been born, grown, and strengthened into an international medical and life sciences group headquartered in Hong Kong.

For a long time, the nation has encouraged Hong Kong to leverage the advantages of “one country, two systems,” to be rooted in Hong Kong, connect with the world, and contribute to the nation and the Greater Bay Area with higher quality. Throughout its development, New Frontier has placed great emphasis on building a global network of medical resources to jointly advance international medical research and educational development.

Founded in 2016, New Frontier will celebrate its first decade next year. Looking back and forward, today New Frontier Group has established its presence in 92 cities across mainland China and Hong Kong, operating 11 JCI-accredited international general and specialty hospitals, 22 rehabilitation hospitals, 5 oncology treatment centers, more than 20 clinics and over 300 home healthcare stations. With over 12,000 full-time employees, the Group serves approximately 12 million patients annually.

Moving forward, we will focus on four strategic growth themes:

・Technology-Driven and AI-Enabled Innovation

・Seamless Care Continuum

・Life Sciences Integration

・Greater Bay Area (GBA) Expansion

These themes will synergize and integrate our ecosystem, solidifying New Frontier's leading position in the healthcare industry and driving innovation and transformation in Chinese healthcare services.

Breaking boundaries and innovating for the future! New Frontier will work with all of you, make a difference in this world by doing good by doing well, with love.

Mr. Antony Leung

Co-Founder and Group Chairman of New Frontier Group

Mr. Carl Wu

Co-Founder and CEO of New Frontier Group and CEO of United Family Healthcare

Summit Agenda

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Summit Live

The Changing Landscape of China's Healthcare Industry

China's demographics are facing rapid and unprecedented changes. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, it is projected that the elderly population will surpass 400 million by 2035, making up more than 30% of the total population2. This is the largest and fastest population aging in human history. China's economic development, social security, and healthcare systems will face immense pressure. This puts higher demands on all healthcare professionals and will also bring significant opportunities of paradigm and technology innovations in our industry.

The overall demand for healthcare services is surging and innovation of healthcare delivery model is imperative

As our society accelerates into an aging demographic, the demand for healthcare services is showing a significant upward trend. According to statistics, more than 78% of elderly people suffer from one or more chronic diseases3, and their medical expenses are significantly higher than ones in younger age cohorts. How to promote the comprehensive upgrading of healthcare service models through building a multi-tiered healthcare system, how to apply technological innovations into real-world healthcare service delivery, how to further optimize the patient experience, and how to use medical resources more efficiently - these questions bring along vast market opportunities.

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醫療需求與支付

Non-acute healthcare demand is rising, creating significant market opportunities

Another distinctive feature of an aging society is the sharp rise in demand for non-acute medical care, driven by the high prevalence of chronic diseases among the elderly, which often require long- term care and ongoing healthcare management. At present, China faces a significant shortage of professional rehabilitation institutions, nursing resources, and related talent reserves, leading to restricted service capacity. The development of non-acute rehabilitation and long- term care systems is still at its early stage, with substantial space for future growth. Increasing investment in this area will not only meet the growing demand but also yield significant social and economic benefits.

Pressure on healthcare financing highlights broad scope for innovation in diversified payment systems

China's health insurance fund is the main source of payment for basic coverage, but the aging of the population continues to drive diversified and layered demand for medical services and medicines. This provides an important opportunity for innovation in the healthcare payment system, and there is an urgent need to meet these new needs through the construction of a diversified payment system. The health insurance industry is actively exploring and innovating a range of insurance products. The innovation of a diversified payment system will not only help ease the pressure on healthcare financing but will also provide patients with more flexible and diverse payment options.

Technology and artificial intelligence are changing healthcare's landscape, while life sciences are deeply integrating with healthcare service industry

With the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence technology, the growing demand for healthcare services presents vast opportunities for artificial intelligence applications in healthcare sector. Through disruptive innovations, artificial intelligence can optimize the allocation of healthcare resources, enhance the efficiency of healthcare systems, and deliver more personalized and precise care to patients. At the same time, improving the quality of healthcare also depends on ongoing research and development of novel drugs and advanced medical devices. At the frontier of healthcare industry, achieving the deep integration of life sciences and healthcare services represents both a challenge to the innovation capabilities and an opportunity of all the industry players to drive the healthcare industry moving forward. New Frontier Group was set up to meet those challenges and capture those opportunities.

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業務發展

United Family Healthcare: Providing high- quality acute care services through general and specialty hospitals

Founded in 1997, United Family Healthcare is a long-established and nationally recognized healthcare brand. United Family Healthcare boasts an international team of experts and a diverse patient base, with full-time physicians and healthcare professionals from more than 30 countries, serving international patients from 180 countries. It has become a symbol of China's healthcare service internationally. To date, United Family Healthcare is the only international medical brand with full coverage in all first-tier cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. The Group operates 11 hospitals, 5 cancer centres and a national clinics network. It has established a tiered healthcare service system of "general hospitals + specialty hospitals + clinics".

GBA Healthcare Platform: Anchored in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, Exploring healthcare integration in the Greater Bay Area

New Frontier Group is the only healthcare group that has completed an integrated private healthcare layout in Hong Kong and Mainland China, facilitating healthcare integration across the Greater Bay Area. With Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong as its strategic anchors, the Greater Bay Area healthcare platform has established a close connection within one of the most dynamic markets in China. Guangzhou and Shenzhen United Family Hospitals have also established cross-border referral services with Heal and HKIOC, strengthening bidirectional medical collaboration. New Frontier Shenzhen United Family Hospital has also been enrolled in the Hong Kong SAR government's "Elderly Health Care Voucher Greater Bay Area Pilot Scheme".

Care Alliance:Developing Non-Acute Healthcare and Building a Leading Rehabilitation Healthcare Brand in China

Care Alliance, a subsidiary of New Frontier Group, is a leading player in rehabilitation healthcare sector in China. It currently operates 27 rehabilitation facilities nationwide, covering over 10 subspecialties such as neurology rehabilitation and orthopedics rehabilitation, with nearly 8,000 beds in operation or under construction. Its scalable hospital expansion model has been market-tested and lays a solid foundation for expanding its business nationwide. According to the July 2024 rankings of private rehabilitation hospitals in China by Ailibi, 9 of New Frontier's rehabilitation hospitals were enlisted the top 50 private rehabilitation hospitals, further consolidating our leadership position in the industry.

YD Care: Promoting Home Healthcare and Building an Efficient Home Elderly Care Service System

YD Care, a subsidiary of New Frontier Group, is a leading player in the home healthcare sector in China, operating across 33 cities and serving 70,000 people nationwide. Long Term Care Insurance Services: Expanding the service scope and entering new markets, with plans for nationwide coverage by 2029. Providing "Cradle-to-rocking-chair" services, including maternity and elderly care, and establishing caregiver training schools to cultivate high-quality home healthcare talents.

業務發展

業務發展

Health Insurance: Diversified Insurance Products to Support the Construction of a Multi-Tiered Healthcare System

In the context of the national initiative focused on the development of a multi-tiered healthcare system, New Frontier Group's subsidiaries, Prosper and Better Insurance Brokerage are leading innovations in the healthcare insurance sector. Since its inception, New Frontier's health insurance network has expanded to cover 296 cities and over 2,800 institutions. It has also established direct case-referral and appointment systems with key hospitals, significantly enhancing service convenience. New Frontier Health Insurance has creatively launched the artificial intelligence "Care Copilot" to provide 24/7 family doctor services and establish inter-hospital medical records files for customers and significantly improves service efficiency by more than two times through functions such as pre-diagnosis advice, quick benefit check and flash claim.

New Frontier Nova: Building Clinical Research Capabilities to Promote Drug and Medical Device Innovation and Transformation

New Frontier Group launched its Clinical Research Organization (CRO), New Frontier Nova, leveraging its network and global partnerships to integrate data, accelerate trials, and boost recruitment. Adopting decentralized trials (DCT), Nova reduces participation barriers, enhances data diversity, and employs AI analytics to streamline processes. It strengthens research capabilities through GCP certification, training, and trial centres, driving faster innovation in therapies and devices.

Seamless Care Continuum

・1+X Regional Strategy: Utilizing the "1+X" model, we are methodically enhancing our medical footprint in key cities to forge a comprehensive, integrated medical service network
・Fully Integrated Patient Service Pathway: We will integrate insurance, acute care, rehabilitation, home healthcare, and health insurance services to create a seamless patient journey.
・Optimizing Personal Case Management Service System: By expanding the Personal Case Management (PCM) service, we offer patients comprehensive guidance, reduce readmission rates, and ensure full health management from the acute phase to the rehabilitation phase.

Technology-Driven and AI-Empowered Innovation

・Constructing Digital Hospitals: Within clinical and institutional settings, we empower doctors, nurses, and administrators with artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to construct a more intelligent hospital ecosystem.
・Expanding Digital Home Healthcare Services: Integrates AI with offline service capabilities, based on smart software and hardware, to offer patients personalized health management.

未來發展路徑

未來發展路徑

Life Sciences Integration

・Strengthening Clinical Trial Participation and Organizational Capabilities: Not only does New Frontier Nova CRO focus on clinical trials, but we also actively collaborate with global biotech and pharmaceutical companies to establish United Family Healthcare and Care Alliance hospitals as platforms for the development of innovative therapies and new technologies.
・Accelerating Real-World Data-Driven Healthcare Innovation: By integrating this data, we can accelerate the introduction of innovative therapies, optimize treatment options, and expand the healthcare choices available to patients, setting new benchmarks for the industry.

Greater Bay Area (GBA) Strategic Expansion

・Comprehensive Healthcare Network: Develop a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem in the GBA, one of the most economic developed and technologically vibrant regions in the world with the special "one country two system" structure that links a large integrated domestic market and global connectivity.
・Capture Regional Growth Opportunities: We will seize the opportunity of the rapid development of the Greater Bay Area to coordinately expand our operations in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from GBA, China, Asia and beyond.

New Frontier Group's Platforms

Primary to Tertiary Clinical Network

Rehabilitation Health

Home Health

Insurance Solutions

International Medical Services

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