Japan is set to begin full-fledged discussions on revising medical service fees, which are set by the government under the public health insurance program, in fiscal 2026.
Medical sector organizations including the Japan Medical Association are calling for a drastic fee hike to deal with inflation and wage increases, but the Finance Ministry opposes such an increase, arguing that medical corporation-operated clinics are financially stable and can manage without sharp fee increases.
The two sides are expected to engage in a fierce debate over the matter until the end of the year, when the government will decide the overall revision rate.
AloJapan.com