On the afternoon of November 1, 2024, the "Revitalization" Work Promotion Conference for Promoting Consumption of Rehabilitation Assistive Devices by Shanghai Pharmaceutical Retail Enterprises was successfully held. This meeting thoroughly implements the spirit of documents such as the "Implementation Plan of Shanghai Municipality on Further Strengthening the Promotion of Consumer Goods Trade in" and the "Implementation Rules of Shanghai Municipality's Policy on Supporting Green Smart Home Appliance Consumption Subsidies", focusing on the issue of including the consumption of rehabilitation assistive devices in subsidies. The aim is to promote the vigorous development of the rehabilitation assistive device market through the dual drive of policies and market mechanisms, especially to meet the consumption needs of the elderly population.

Jiang Qi, Deputy Director of the Disability Welfare Department of the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau, Liao Tao, Level 4 Researcher of the Market Order Department of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, Chen Kankan, Secretary General of the Shanghai Medical and Commercial Industry Association, Jiang Jinqi, Secretary General of the Shanghai Jiaodian Home Appliance Commercial Industry Association, Ge Sen, General Manager of the Industry Cooperation Department of China UnionPay Shanghai Branch, Hu Xiaohua, General Manager of the Banking Cooperation Department of China UnionPay Shanghai Branch, and Yang Yan, Secretary General of the Shanghai Rehabilitation Equipment Association, attended the meeting together with representatives from nearly 40 chain pharmacies in Shanghai.

The meeting was chaired by Jiang Jinqi, Secretary General of the Shanghai Pharmaceutical Business Industry Association. Vice Director Jiang Qi and Researcher Liao Tao delivered opening speeches respectively. Deputy Director Jiang Qi emphasized the "three urgent measures": mobilizing member units, promoting relevant policies, and implementing work progress, and expressed high importance and firm support for this work. Researcher Liao Tao emphasized the importance and urgency of promoting the trade in of rehabilitation assistive devices, and expressed full support for the implementation of this work. The speeches of the leaders laid a solid foundation for the conference and greatly stimulated the enthusiasm and confidence of the attendees.

Jiang Qi, Deputy Director of the Disability Welfare Department of the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau, delivered the opening speech

Jiang Jinqi, Secretary General of Shanghai Pharmaceutical Business Association, presided over the meeting
In the following agenda, Chen Kankan provided a detailed introduction to the specific content and implementation details of the trade in subsidy policy, providing clear policy guidance and operational guidelines for the attendees.

Chen Kankan, Commercial and Trade Department of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, made a speech
Subsequently, Secretary General Gesen and Secretary General Yang Yan jointly revealed the requirements and process for applying for rehabilitation assistive device products. They explained in detail the qualification requirements of the product, the preparation and review process of application materials, and other key links, providing comprehensive and detailed guidance and assistance to the participating enterprises. The establishment of this stage not only improves the efficiency of enterprise declaration, but also provides strong guarantees for the smooth implementation of policies.

Speech by Ge Sen, Secretary General of Shanghai Jiaodian Home Appliance Commercial Industry Association

Yang Yan, Secretary General of Shanghai Rehabilitation Equipment Association, made a speech

This event has received strong support from the Shanghai Pharmaceutical Business Industry Association and invited many relevant member units to participate. The deep cooperation between the Shanghai Pharmaceutical Business Industry Association and the Shanghai Rehabilitation Equipment Association, as well as the seamless connection between the two associations in product supply and consumer scenario resources, not only demonstrates the professional strength and resource advantages of both sides in their respective fields, but also lays a solid and stable foundation for the smooth promotion of the "revitalization" work. The successful exploration of this cooperation model indicates that both parties will have broader cooperation space and development potential in promoting the consumption of rehabilitation assistive devices, improving service quality, and meeting diversified consumer needs in the future.

During the exchange and discussion session, attendees engaged in in-depth discussions and exchanges on multiple dimensions such as the current market situation, consumer demand, and policy support for rehabilitation assistive devices. Everyone expressed their willingness to actively respond to policy calls, strengthen cooperation and communication, and work together to promote the prosperous development of the rehabilitation assistive device market.

Questions from the attending representatives
The meeting came to a successful conclusion in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The convening of this conference not only provided a valuable platform for participants to exchange and learn, but also injected strong new momentum into the promotion of consumption of rehabilitation assistive devices in Shanghai. All parties attending the meeting expressed their willingness to actively respond to policy calls, conscientiously implement the spirit of the conference, strengthen cooperation and cooperation, and jointly promote the "revitalization" action of rehabilitation assistive products. They are committed to providing more high-quality and convenient rehabilitation assistive products and services for consumers, especially the silver haired group, to meet their growing health needs.