Japan’s key reimbursement policy panel on December 25 approved an outline of the FY2025 drug price revision, finalizing plans to…
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The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on September 22 launched a team focused on accelerating digital transformations (DXs) in the medical field, with Health Minister Katsunobu Kato serving as leader. The team, dubbed Healthcare DX Reiwa Vision 2030,…
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