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PHR Promotion Forum 2026: Shaping the Future of Healthcare

On February 28, 2026, the PHR Promotion Council will host the PHR Promotion Forum 2026 at the Nippon Life Marunouchi Building and online through Zoom Webinar. This annual forum aims to discuss the increasing importance of Personal Health Records (PHR) as digital healthcare progresses. Stakeholders from various sectors, including government, academia, healthcare, and the public, will gather to explore how to implement patient-centered healthcare, wellness, and caregiving.

Recent developments in medical digital transformation (DX) underscore the significance of PHRs in connecting healthcare services with daily life. The forum will feature key presentations from influential figures in the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. They will offer insights on national policies and the future of the healthcare industry in Japan.

In addition to keynote speeches, there will be presentations highlighting innovative examples from companies and local governments. A panel discussion featuring experts, medical practitioners, patients, and media representatives will further delve into how PHRs can enhance integration within the healthcare system and everyday living.

The hybrid format of the forum allows participants to either attend in person or online, catering to a broader audience. Following the forum, an in-person networking event will provide opportunities for attendees to exchange ideas and foster collaboration.

Overview of the Event

• - Event Name: PHR Promotion Forum 2026
• - Date and Time: February 28, 2026, from 13:30 to 17:00
• - Networking Event: 17:10 to 17:50 for in-person attendees
• - Format: Hybrid (On-site and Online)
• - Venue: Nippon Life Marunouchi Building, or Zoom Webinar
• - Organizer: PHR Promotion Council
• - Expected Support from: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Digital Agency, Cabinet Office Health and Medical Promotion Office, Japanese Medical Association, Japanese Society of Medical Informatics, Kyoto Advanced Technology Research Organization (ASTEM), NeXEHRS Association, and others.

Key Programs

• - Keynote Speakers:

- Eizaku Kinoshita, Counselor (Health Information), Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- Mitsuki Fukuda, Section Chief, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

• - Government Presentations:

- Masaharu Tando, Director, Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- Naohiro Ueda, Counselor, Digital Agency

• - Company and Local Government Presentations:

- Takashi Marui, Digital Innovation Head, TIS Inc.
- Satoru Katayama, President, Tanba Sasayama Medical Association

• - Panel Discussion:

- Theme: Connecting Healthcare and Everyday Life through PHR
- Participants include journalists, academic researchers, and leaders from various health sectors who will share insights and future aspirations related to PHR.

This event promises informative discussions and a collaborative atmosphere for everyone interested in healthcare innovation. All individuals invested in personal health records, including healthcare professionals, local governments, corporations, researchers, and media representatives, are encouraged to participate in this significant gathering.

For inquiries, contact the PHR Promotion Council via email at [email protected].