#Crossbit #Saito Masayuki #Katori Mikio

Upcoming Event: Tackling 2027 Challenges in Nursing Care

On October 22, 2026, a highly anticipated invitation-only event will take place in Roppongi, Tokyo, aimed at addressing significant challenges in the nursing care industry. Organized by Crossbit, a company specializing in transforming workforce management, the event will gather influential figures, including Saito Masayuki, chairperson of the National Nursing Care Provider Association, Katori Mikio, president of Yasashii Te, and Takeda Kohei, CEO of Beebrid. These esteemed speakers will engage in candid discussions concerning management strategies in light of anticipated legal reforms set for 2027.

The Context and Challenges Ahead

The year 2027 is pivotal for the Japanese nursing care industry as it brings crucial updates to the Long-Term Care Insurance Act and revisions in care fees. This year also marks a demographic turning point, with the first wave of the baby-boomer generation reaching 80 years old, thereby impacting demand for caregiving services significantly. Simultaneously, a declining workforce and increasing turnover rates pose dire challenges. The turnover rate for nursing staff was recorded as 13.1% in 2023, which, although showing a slight improvement, indicates ongoing issues regarding workforce retention.

The complexities of financial management, talent acquisition, and technology adaptation are intertwining challenges that require comprehensive solutions rather than piecemeal efforts. The introduction of a new