Notes on cross-border healthcare, patient journeys, and news relevant to international patients in China.
September 9, 2026
The Wall Street Journal reported on cancer patients traveling to Shanghai for CAR‑T therapy. The story is striking, but the larger shift behind it — from destination selection to informed navigation — matters more.
September 4, 2026
Following the addition of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam in August 2026, eligible travelers can now enter through 65 designated ports and stay up to 240 hours — a policy that, while not designed for medical travel, may add flexibility for time-limited healthcare visits.
August 31, 2026
For cross-border patients, the real challenge often begins after they return home. Continuity of care means keeping information, timelines, and communication organized so patients can move forward with clarity.
August 31, 2026
Dr. Haiyan Ying of Parkway Shanghai Hospital, a Kaiyan partner hospital, shares three practical steps patients can take after a health checkup — and why continuity matters for cross-border patients.
August 25, 2026
Aaron, a Silicon Valley technology professional, completed a comprehensive VIP health checkup and an overnight sleep study at Jiahui International Hospital in Shanghai for RMB 19,080 — here's what the experience revealed, and what it shows about different healthcare systems.
August 18, 2026
Access to excellent clinical care is essential, but it is not the whole journey — one of the reasons Kaiyan's founder started the company, illustrated by a patient story from Jiahui International Hospital.
August 17, 2026
An American couple's trip to China took an unexpected turn when the wife suffered a serious fall and multiple hip fractures — a Jiahui International Hospital patient story on timely clinical care, communication, and coordinated support.
August 14, 2026
Alan's encounter with Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanghai reframed longevity as something built through awareness, prevention, and daily habits — not just supplements, tests, and new technologies.
August 10, 2026
A BBC World Service report follows Dr. Amanda Harvey's journey to Shanghai for CAR T-cell therapy — and the four questions that matter before any cross-border cancer-care journey.
August 7, 2026
During Alan Liu's healthcare journey in Shanghai, a 24-hour heart monitor helped capture a fuller picture of his cardiac activity — a reminder that good healthcare is about knowing when a technology is appropriate and how it fits into a longer-term strategy.
August 5, 2026
Alan Liu's experience at Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital, supported by Kaiyan throughout, shows what it looks like to move through cross-border care with clarity — from arrival to health assessments and specialist services.
August 3, 2026
Healthcare should not become harder simply because the right expertise is located across borders — an introduction to how Kaiyan Global Health helps individuals and families navigate cross-border care.