Strengthening Connections Between Home Healthcare and Emergency Medicine in Japan

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is set to host an insightful seminar on November 6, 2025, focusing on the challenging landscape of home healthcare in Japan. The seminar will feature a distinguished speaker, Keigo Sano, who serves as the Director of the Outpatient and Home Healthcare Policy Office within the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. This event provides a critical opportunity for healthcare professionals and stakeholders to understand the urgent issues surrounding home healthcare and the necessary collaboration with emergency medical services.

Growing Demand for Home Healthcare

With the increasing aging population in Japan, the demand for home healthcare services has surged. This trend is accompanied by a significant rise in emergency transport cases. However, a pressing concern arises when patients receiving care at home experience sudden health deteriorations. Often, the patient's wishes regarding medical treatment and care are not well-communicated among family members and healthcare providers. Consequently, patients may receive undesired medical interventions. This scenario highlights the need for effective communication frameworks among various parties involved in home healthcare, ensuring the patient's preferences regarding care locations and life-prolonging measures are respected and understood.

Objectives of the Seminar

The upcoming seminar will delve into the following key areas:
1. Current Situations Surrounding Home Healthcare: An overview of the existing healthcare delivery systems and medical plans in place to support home healthcare.
2. Advance Care Planning (ACP): Exploration of the principles and practices of ACP and its application within the home healthcare context.
3. Enhancing Collaboration: Discussion on strengthening the ties between home healthcare services and emergency medical departments within the community.
4. Q&A Session: An interactive segment where attendees can pose questions and gain clarity on the discussed topics.
5. Networking Opportunities: Following the seminar, attendees will have the chance to engage in a networking session, facilitating connections among participants and with the speaker. This aspect is crucial for expanding professional networks and exploring potential business opportunities.

Flexible Participation Options

Participants can choose their preferred method of attendance. Options include:

- In-person attendance at the venue
- Live streaming of the seminar
- Archival access to the presentation for two weeks, offering flexibility to view it at one's convenience.

Registration Fees

The fee for attending the seminar is 37,600 yen (tax included) per person. As a special bonus, for each registered participant, one additional person can join for free (registration required). Additionally, representatives from local governments can register up to two participants for a reduced fee of 11,000 yen (tax included), subject to specific conditions regarding attendance format.

For more details and to register, visit the following link: JPI Seminar Registration

End of the Seminar and Continued Engagement

After the seminar concludes, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions to the speaker and build connections with peers, creating a valuable network among individuals within the industry. The JPI is committed to fostering such engagements, which can lead to the development of new business initiatives and lasting collaborations.

For inquiries, please contact the Japan Planning Institute at:

- Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Kowa Hiroo Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0047, Japan
- Phone: +81-3-5793-9761
- Fax: +81-3-5793-9767
- Website: JPI Official Site

About JPI

The Japan Planning Institute has dedicated the past fifty years to bridging the gap between governmental, administrative, and private sectors, offering invaluable insights into national policies and projects through exclusive seminars aimed at senior managers and decision-makers.