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ZEST's Achievement at the Nursing DX Awards

In a remarkable recognition of its innovative solutions in the healthcare sector, the home healthcare and nursing improvement platform, ZEST, has been awarded the esteemed Tsubota Prize at the Nursing DX Awards held on July 17, 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight. The ceremony took place during the renowned "Nurse Festival 2025," where ZEST's CEO, Junosuke Isshiki, took the stage to accept this distinguished award.

What are the Nursing DX Awards?

The Nursing DX Awards aim to honor and share outstanding examples of digital transformation (DX) initiatives led by nurses, accelerating DX in nursing environments. Evolving from the Advanced Nursing Cases Awards held from 2019 to 2023, this award shines a spotlight on initiatives that significantly contribute to reforming nursing practices, optimizing operations, and enhancing patient care quality amid the backdrop of government investment into nursing DX. Unlike other awards that might focus more on medical DX from a management perspective, the Nursing DX Awards prioritize DX initiatives for nurses, actively seeking advanced examples of services enhancing nursing.

Evaluation Criteria

The Nursing DX Awards emphasize not merely efficiency but the true meaning of DX—the restructuring of operations. Services that contribute to the reconstruction of nursing operations are critically evaluated based on five comprehensive criteria:
1. Contribution to operational efficiency and quality improvement.
2. Innovation in nursing processes.
3. Utilization of data and decision-making support.
4. Sustainability and scalability.
5. A patient-centered perspective.

Recognition of ZEST's Contributions

ZEST's receipt of the Tsubota Prize reflects a high valuation of the company's contributions to home healthcare and caregiving. The judges commented, "ZEST was chosen because it supports regional healthcare overall through DX, and collaborates with various medical records, thus benefiting a broader range of healthcare professionals."

Message from ZEST's CEO

Junoh kite Isshiki, CEO of ZEST, expressed deep gratitude upon receiving the prestigious Tsubota Prize. A portion of his speech emphasized, "We are honored to receive this recognition, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to the judges as well as our customers and stakeholders who continually support us. Our mission, ‘To protect what we cherish,’ guides us as we aim to maximize the potential of home healthcare and caregiving through AI and DX. By transforming traditional practices with a focus on visit schedules, we believe we can contribute to the development of the entire home healthcare and caregiving sector. We are committed to listening intently to the voices of those working in the field to provide even better services moving forward."

Maximizing Revenue Through ZEST

ZEST operates a revenue improvement platform designed to support businesses in the home healthcare and caregiving sector. By leveraging accumulated data from visit schedule creation—a crucial aspect of visit services—ZEST assists in improving revenue through necessary activities for business growth. Simply integrating visit scheduling with the ZEST platform enhances operational rates, creates a work environment conducive to hiring and retention, and maximizes operational efficiency, ultimately contributing to a stable service delivery within healthcare businesses.

About ZEST Company

With the mission of ‘To protect what we cherish,’ ZEST provides a platform aimed at maximizing revenue for home healthcare and caregiving businesses, utilizing digital resources to contribute positively to the industry. Key services offered by the ZEST platform include:

• - ZEST SCHEDULE: An AI-powered automated visit scheduling cloud.
• - ZEST HUB: Enhancing work environments for field staff.
• - ZEST BOARD: Visualizing operational management.
• - ZEST RRM: A nursing industry-focused sales DX cloud.
• - ZEST MEET: Facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration.

As a platform tailored for home healthcare and caregiving, all offered services comply with ISMS and guidelines from health authorities, ensuring security and reliability for users.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: ZEST Corporation
• - CEO: Junosuke Isshiki
• - Location: 4F VORT Shinjuku Gyoen, 2-3-11 Shinjuku, Tokyo, 160-0022
• - Business Operations: Management of ZEST, a revenue improvement platform for home healthcare and caregiving, along with other related services.
• - Product Website: ZEST Product
• - Corporate Website: ZEST Corporate