Japan Health Policy NOW

Japan Health Policy NOW（JHPN）is the only centralized platform in the world
on Japanese health policy available in both Japanese and English.

Japanese Health Policy

We provide information by sector—including the policy environment, healthcare system, healthcare institutions, and products (medical devices and pharmaceuticals)—
so as to comprehensively cover the overall picture of Japan's healthcare system and health policy.

1.Background

An overview of Japan's system of government, the policy-making process, and the players involved.

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2.Processes and Key Actors

An explanation of Japan's medical and long-term care insurance systems and the role of private health insurance.

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3.Health Insurance System

An explanation of bed trends at Japanese medical facilities, the number of healthcare workers, and the community-based integrated care system.

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4.Healthcare Delivery System

An introduction to Japan's efforts to optimize healthcare spending and measures against lifestyle-related diseases taken by insurers.

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5.Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices

An explanation of the process by which new pharmaceuticals reach the market, the definition of generic drugs, and how they are distinguished from over-the-counter drugs.

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6.Budgeting

In addition to trends in healthcare spending, funding sources, and the structure of the medical fee system, this section also analyzes the financial situation of medical institutions.

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HGPI's Research & Policy Recommendations

The Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI), which operates this site, prepares and publishes reports and policy recommendations for each of its projects.

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