Max Goodwin er medicinsk chef på det berømte hospital New Amsterdam, og han er fast besluttet: Det forsømte sygehus skal reformeres og patienterne skal få exceptionel god pleje, hvad end der kræves.

Healthcare reform in Hong Kong is a controversial topic. The government plans to privatize public hospitals and raise funds to maintain operations. Marshall Paxton, a leading public hospital, has become a pilot for reform. This drama focuses on the everyday workings of medical professionals and the politics behind the healthcare industry in Hong Kong.