JMIR Publications

ABSTRACT

The equal distribution of medical resources across regions remains a global challenge, particularly in remote areas. Lishui, a mountainous city in Zhejiang Province, China, is characterized by extensive mountainous terrain and a dispersed population. To address this issue, Lishui has introduced the Intelligent Mobile Clinic (IMC) service. This model leverages 5G technology and integrates the benefits of mobile clinics and telehealth, tailored to the region’s geography and demographic characteristics. The IMC utilizes real-time data analysis to deliver medical services effectively to remote mountainous areas. Medical personnel from the IMC visit villages to provide in-person professional health services and facilitate residents’ access to higher-level hospital resources through telehealth. This model has received widespread praise and recognition from residents and has yielded significant outcomes. In 2018-2022, 25,000 visits have been made, benefiting 648,000 individuals. The IMC provides a valuable reference for enhancing healthcare access in similar regions.