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Xiamen Third Hospital simplifies admission and discharge procedures
A September 4 report describes an upgraded ward-based administrative service with voluntary facial recognition. Eligibility for foreign passport holders still needs confirmation.
Fujian Daily, republished by the provincial health commission on September 4, reports that Xiamen Third Hospital has upgraded its admission and discharge service. Administrative tasks are brought into wards, and patients may voluntarily use facial recognition for registration and settlement.
For an international patient, the useful next step is to ask the hospital which identification and payment procedures apply to a foreign passport. Confirm the admission desk, deposit arrangements and discharge paperwork before arrival. The report does not establish foreign visitors’ eligibility for the digital service or Chinese medical insurance. PatientChina provides general travel information; admission and clinical decisions remain with the hospital.