National Health Commission: Promote the application of artificial intelligence technology in the field of ear and hearing health.

The National Health Commission and other departments have issued the "Guiding Opinions on Promoting Ear and Hearing Health Work". It mentions supporting the development and transformation of cutting-edge technologies in the field of ear and hearing health. Guided by clinical needs, exploring the integration of medical and technological industries to promote research and development in the fields of otology-related drugs, medical devices, hearing testing, diagnostic technologies, and breakthrough key core technologies. Carrying out clinical research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of ear diseases using a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, promoting the application of traditional Chinese medicine techniques such as herbal fumigation, acupuncture, and massage in the treatment and rehabilitation of hearing loss. Relying on the construction of the information platform for health, disability services, integrating data on hearing screening, diagnosis, rehabilitation, etc., conducting statistical analysis, and providing basis for optimizing service management, policy effectiveness evaluation, and scientific research. Promoting the application of data information and artificial intelligence technology in the field of ear and hearing health.