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Strategic Partnership to Enhance Healthcare

On January 23, 2025, Central Medience Co., Ltd., a comprehensive support service provider for healthcare institutions, entered into a capital and business partnership with Optim Co., Ltd., a leader in AI, IoT, and big data platforms. This collaboration aims to create innovative DX services (digital transformation) in the healthcare sector, revolutionizing how medical institutions operate and provide care.

Central Medience, headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, operates under the guiding principle of "not stopping healthcare." As a Medical Integrator®, the company provides essential back-office services required for medical management, allowing healthcare professionals to concentrate on their core duties. Their services range from medical supplies, staffing, and facility cleaning through their "Medical Delivery" to consulting and PR support via "Medical Support," as well as a factoring service customized for medical institutions called "Medical Finance."

Optim, based in Tokyo, has been a pioneer in deploying AI and IoT technology across various sectors, including agriculture, construction, and healthcare, contributing to the 4th industrial revolution. Their efforts in the healthcare sector, especially with initiatives like "OPTiM AI Hospital," focus on utilizing AI to streamline documentation processes in medical settings, underscoring their commitment to healthcare DX.

Focus of the Partnership

Due to rising costs and changes in medical reimbursement, many healthcare facilities are currently grappling with challenging financial conditions. The partnership between Central Medience and Optim will address these issues by conducting DX diagnostics in medical environments, identifying challenges, and formulating effective strategies. This analysis will guide the development of DX solutions aimed at optimizing back-office functions, including finance and logistics in healthcare delivery.

Moreover, both companies plan to create a "Value-Added Platform" integrated with their developed DX services, generating additional value from collected data to enhance services further.

Quotes from Leadership

Shunji Sugaya, President of Optim, expressed excitement over the partnership, highlighting the importance of their collaboration in making substantial contributions to healthcare. He emphasized that Optim is committed to applying their advanced AI and IoT technologies across various industries and is particularly focused on addressing the imminent need for innovation in healthcare. He is confident this partnership will bring significant benefits to the healthcare community.

Similarly, Takahiro Nakagawa, CEO of Central Medience, expressed pride in partnering with a company as reputable as Optim. He recognized the pressing challenges hospitals face today and the urgency for operational efficiency and digital transformation as critical objectives. Nakagawa aims to leverage Optim's technological expertise alongside Central Medience's healthcare insights to develop practical and sustainable DX solutions tailored to current issues in medical facilities.

He added, "We feel the weight of responsibility in creating new value and solving challenges in healthcare together. We are dedicated to realizing a brighter future for healthcare workers and patients alike."

Company Overviews

Optim Co., Ltd.

• - Headquarters: Optim Headquarters Building, 1 Honjo-machi, Saga, Japan / Shiodome Building, 1-2-20 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo / 11F, Nissay Sannomiya Station Building, 7-1-1 Onogaradori, Chuo Ward, Kobe
• - Established: June 2000
• - Website: www.optim.co.jp

Central Medience Co., Ltd.

• - Headquarters: 8F, Toranomon Twin Building EAST, 2-10-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Established: May 18, 2018
• - Website: centralmedience.com