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Comprehensive Partnership Agreement Signed by Nichii Gakkan and Niigata Prefectural Hospital Bureau

On June 22, 2026, Nichii Gakkan Co., Ltd., a leading provider of medical, nursing, and childcare services based in Tokyo, established a comprehensive partnership agreement with the Niigata Prefectural Hospital Bureau, managed by Kenichi Kanai in Niigata City. This collaboration aims to address critical areas such as the improvement of the prefectural hospital's management, medical digital transformation (DX), and the recruitment and development of healthcare personnel. By doing so, both organizations are dedicated to fostering sustainable operations for the prefectural hospitals in the region.

Overview of the Agreement

1. Agreement Title

The official title of this partnership is "Agreement on Comprehensive Collaboration between Nichii Gakkan and Niigata Prefectural Hospital Bureau."

2. Purpose

With the declining population and the aging demographic in Niigata Prefecture, securing medical personnel and maintaining regional healthcare systems have become crucial issues. Nichii Gakkan, known for offering a wide range of healthcare-related services nationwide, has actively contributed to hospital management support and the development of medical administrative personnel and caregiving services.

Through this agreement, both entities will share challenges and leverage their expertise to enhance regional healthcare and establish a more sustainable healthcare delivery system. Specifically, they will work collaboratively in various areas, including securing and training medical personnel, improving the quality of healthcare services, promoting medical digital transformation, and strengthening the collaboration between healthcare and caregiving sectors.

3. Key Areas of Collaboration

The agreement outlines several critical collaboration sectors, such as:
1. Improvement of management practices for sustainable operations of the prefectural hospitals.
2. Adaptation to changes in healthcare environments to establish effective and high-quality healthcare provision.
3. Revision of hospital organizational structures and business systems, along with the securing and nurturing of supporting personnel.
4. Enhancement of regional healthcare networks and the collaboration between healthcare and caregiving sectors.
5. Continuous improvement in management and quality of care for the prefectural hospitals.

Key Initiatives Moving Forward

The parties involved plan to implement various initiatives incrementally in line with this partnership agreement:

1. Sustainable Management Improvements

• - Analysis and recommendations based on hospital management data
• - Sharing best practices to support hospital financial improvement
• - Exploring specific services and companies that contribute to enhancing hospital finances while validating their effectiveness

2. Quality Healthcare Provision in Response to Environmental Changes

• - Analyzing clinical data for quality enhancement recommendations
• - Establishing and operating online and home-visit healthcare systems, especially for rural communities
• - Improving relationships and communication strategies with residents to foster better community health practices

3. Revision of Organizational Structures and Workforce Development

• - Promoting the introduction and optimization of medical DX for efficient and high-quality operational processes
• - Evaluating and implementing efficient hospital administrative operations
• - Effectively recruiting and training medical staff, including doctors and nursing personnel
• - Encouraging task shifting to ensure time is allocated for essential healthcare professionals, particularly through roles like medical office assistants

4. Strengthening Regional Healthcare Collaboration

• - Realizing business consolidation and automation through the promotion of DX among hospitals
• - Developing systems for sharing medical and caregiving information
• - Reducing the burden on healthcare professionals while enhancing post-discharge quality of life (QOL) and activities of daily living (ADL) for patients to minimize readmissions

5. Ongoing Improvements in Management and Healthcare Quality

Looking Ahead

Nichii Gakkan, leveraging its extensive knowledge and expertise accumulated over years in healthcare services, is committed to contributing to the sustainable operations of prefectural hospitals and the advancement of regional healthcare through this strategic alliance with the Niigata Prefectural Hospital Bureau.

Company Overview: Nichii Gakkan Co., Ltd.

• - Established: December 1968
• - Incorporated: August 1973
• - Head Office: 4-6 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
• - Representative: Sota Nakagawa, President and Executive Officer
• - Core Businesses: Healthcare-related services, nursing care, childcare, and healthcare operations
• - Official Website: Nichii Gakkan