Zhao, P., Li, J. & Zhang, M. Unequal roles of cities in the intercity healthcare system. Nat Cities

Objective:

• How patient mobility with different purposes forms an intercity healthcare system (IHS) and the role of cities in it are yet to be fully explored

Case:

• China’s cities

Methodology:

• Indicator

Data Source

• Mobile phone
• AOI
• Railway

Findings:

• Mobility for better treatment and diagnosis accounts for 76% of all cross-city healthcare utilization, and only 5% is for the best treatment and diagnosis

Coding Reference:

• Upon request