Japan is considering a new approach to its “special” market expansion re-pricing that would exclude drug sales tied to private…
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MHLW to Set Up Team Dedicated to Executing Healthcare DX Timeline
Health Minister Katsunobu Kato said on June 12 that a specialized team will be set up within the ministry to act on the government’s timeline for promoting digital transformation (DX) in the healthcare space. In addition to assigning full-time staff,…
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