SMS Corporation Recognized as a Health Management Excellent Corporation 2026

SMS Corporation, headquartered in Minato City, Tokyo, has announced that it has been certified as a "Health Management Excellent Corporation 2026 (Large Corporations Category)" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Conference. This marks the seventh consecutive year the company has received this esteemed certification since 2020.

With a mission to "enhance the quality of life for individuals and continuously contribute to society by establishing information infrastructure suitable for an aging society," SMS aims to connect people interacting with information and services, ensuring they can lead fulfilling and active lives. The company strongly believes that for this mission to be realized, it is crucial for employees to maintain both mental and physical health. As such, they are actively engaged in initiatives to uphold and enhance the well-being of their workforce.

SMS engages in various businesses addressing the needs of an aging society, prominently featuring their healthcare division, which provides health management solutions. The company contends that each employee having a heightened awareness of their health directly correlates with delivering better services.

Continuing their commitment to employee health and well-being is fundamental to the company’s agenda, as they aim to foster a culture where every employee takes a proactive stance toward their health. Doing so enhances service delivery and advances the realization of SMS’s mission.

Health Management Solutions Offered by SMS

SMS supports health management through collaborative health initiatives alongside health insurance organizations. Their comprehensive support system includes:

1. Solutions for Health Insurers and Health Insurance Societies

- Remote Chat Guidance: Special health guidance services delivered via remote chat tech. Designed for those at risk of lifestyle-related diseases or with mild to moderate diabetes, the remote chat service allows individuals to receive regular instruction from registered dietitians. This service is supervised by specialized physicians, thus accommodating those who are currently under treatment or medication. Programs tailored specifically for women or focusing on physical activities are distinctive features of this offering.

2. Solutions for Human Resources and Labor Management

- Remote Industrial Health Program (More Info): This total package supports corporate human resources and labor personnel in managing industrial health. Combining onsite visits with remote support, SMS provides a two-person team of occupational health physicians and nurses to assist with health management tasks and conduct employee consultations.
- Condition Survey (More Info): A unique survey comprehensively monitors the mental, physical, and employee engagement states, allowing for the visualization of any potential health issues. After the survey, occupational nurses will advise and support employee consultations, ensuring a one-stop service from identifying problems to suggesting solutions. This initiative aids in preventing attrition and fostering talent retention within businesses.

About the Health Management Excellent Corporation Certification Program

The Health Management Excellent Corporation certification program recognizes companies implementing exceptional health management practices. Launched by the Japan Health Conference, the program aims to create an environment where companies engaged in health management initiatives can enhance their societal evaluation from employees, job seekers, partner businesses, and financial institutions.

SMS Corporation Overview

Founded in 2003, SMS Corporation became publicly traded in 2011 and transitioned to the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in April 2022. With a commitment to constructing an information infrastructure that enhances quality of life for individuals in an aging society, SMS operates more than 40 services focused on integrated approaches to healthcare, nursing care, and senior living.

- Headquarters: Sumitomo Realty & Development Shiba Park Tower, 2-11-1 Shiba Park, Minato, Tokyo.
- President: Masaki Takahata
- Established: April 2003
- Capital: 2,555 million yen (as of March 31, 2025)
- Employees: Consolidated 4,528, Standalone 3,049 (as of March 31, 2025)
- Business Focus: Building an information platform connecting end-users, participants, and businesses in sectors catering to the aging population, offering over 40 services.
- Website: SMS Corporation