Unraveling the Present and Future of Regional Healthcare Collaboration

In response to the evolving landscape of healthcare, GIMIC, a leading health information platform in Japan, is set to release its latest publication, 'Medikalliance,' on January 30, 2026. This book aims to address pressing issues identified through firsthand accounts from healthcare professionals across the country.

Background of the Publication

The motivation behind 'Medikalliance' stems from a keen awareness of the difficulties faced by medical practitioners as they strive for improved patient referrals. One significant challenge identified is the lack of adequate information regarding referral destinations, which can lead to patients feeling uncertain about their healthcare choices. The book highlights that without a solid trust relationship between physicians and patients, seamless medical collaboration becomes practically unattainable.

Additionally, as healthcare and nursing resources are limited, there is an urgent need for a paradigm shift towards a collective approach to support patients within communities. With these various voices echoing across different regions, the editorial team felt a strong conviction. They believe that it is essential to visualize these challenges and create a foundation for all stakeholders to collaboratively envision the future of regional healthcare.

About the Book

Unlike traditional medical cooperation that limits itself to a 'hospital vs. clinic' framework, 'Medikalliance' proposes a more integrated approach. It encourages a 'clinic-hospital-nursing care' triad that can better address ongoing healthcare issues. The publication emphasizes the significance of reconnecting 'visible healthcare collaborations,' which has weakened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through surveys of practicing physicians, it conducts a multifaceted analysis of the current obstacles in regional medical cooperation.

The voices of patients and their families, alongside the perspectives of referral providers and recipients, are essential components of the text. Furthermore, the book presents effective cases from medical institutions that have successfully implemented innovative practices for better regional collaboration. These examples exemplify a mutually beneficial 'Win-Win-Win' relationship among patients, healthcare providers, and the communities they serve.

Moreover, the book introduces vital undertakings necessary to facilitate smooth regional healthcare collaborations. Among these are efforts to promote collaboration between medical and dental care, as well as partnerships in diagnostic services and caregiving. The book also discusses the use of digital tools that support shared hospital beds and medical equipment usage, emphasizing their role in fostering better inter-establishment collaboration.

'Medikalliance' is structured to serve as a valuable resource for clinics and hospital managers dedicated to establishing sustainable healthcare systems within their communities, as well as for all healthcare professionals committed to enhancing interdisciplinary cooperation in the medical and nursing sectors.

Book Information

- Publisher: President Inc.
- Price: 1,760 yen (including tax)
- Release Date: January 30, 2026 (Friday)
- Authors: Doctors File Editorial Team / Hospitals File Editorial Team
- Format: Softcover, 160 pages
- Dimensions: 18.8 x 13 x 2 cm
- ISBN: 978-4833452717

The book is currently available for pre-order on Amazon, and further details can be found on the publisher's website.

1. Data Analysis of Current Hospital-Clinic Cooperation
2. The Axis of Consideration: Who is the Referral Letter For?
3. The Optimal Solution is a Win-Win-Win Relationship
4. A Call for Transformation: The First Step Towards the Future
5. Front Line: Discovering Seeds of Future Healthcare Collaborations

About GIMIC

GIMIC is headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, under the leadership of CEO Daisuke Yokoshima. The company operates with the purpose of transforming patient and healthcare provider 'discomfort' into 'hope.' The mission involves offering systems that enable patients to select clinics with confidence and ensuring that quality medical care is accessible based on that trust.

The company’s primary services include the healthcare information site 'Doctors File' and the medical information magazine 'Reliable Doctors.' They also support various services aiming to enhance the operation and growth of medical institutions. Among their offerings are apps for information sharing, human resource management systems, and job information platforms specifically tailored for the medical field.

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