Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
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Care Avoidance from Copay Cap Hike Likely to Result in 195 Billion Yen Cost Reduction
Japan estimates savings of roughly 195 billion yen from patients’ curb on medical care resulting from the proposed raise in the government-set monthly copay ceilings, according to the health ministry. Health Minister Takamaro Fukuoka revealed the figure at a Lower…
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