Module 1 2021

28/06/2021

Leading Causes of Death

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Strong Economy (world number 3)

Increasing Elderly population

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World-class reimbursement system

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Advanced Infrastructure for Clinical trials

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Highly Qualified work- force

MHLW 2014

Distribution to third parties is not allowed

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Japanese Healthcare System

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Strong Economy (world number 3) Increasing Elderly population World-class reimbursement system Advanced Infrastructure for Clinical trials

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Universal Free Access to healthcare Contributed to the outstanding health of Japanese -Life expectancy is the longest in developed countries -Infant mortality is the second lowest in the world

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Highly Qualified work- force

Relatively efficient: Favorable health status compared with expenditure

Reimbursement system in Japan is quick and predictable despite recent government initiative to introduce Health Technology Assessment.

Distribution to third parties is not allowed

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