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JPI Seminar: Insights on 2026 Medical Fee Revisions and the 2040 Strategy

On July 15, 2026, JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will host an insightful seminar aimed at healthcare professionals and policymakers, focusing on significant changes to the medical fee revisions slated for that year. This event will feature Dr. Kei Tamura, a guest associate professor from Chiba University’s Center for Next-Generation Medical Concepts and a former official of Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. His decade-long experience managing medical fee revisions and infectious disease policies uniquely equips him to deliver a detailed presentation on what to expect in 2026.

Seminar Overview

Participants will gain valuable knowledge regarding the 2026 medical fee revisions, including their impacts on various healthcare facilities and the direction of business strategies aimed at addressing the evolving challenges projected towards 2040. This seminar is specially tailored for departments involved in hospital management planning, healthcare policy, medical billing strategies, and those engaged in community health initiatives.

Practical Insights Participants Can Expect

• - Understanding the objectives of the 2026 medical fee revisions and their implications for individual institutions.
• - Develop strategies for bed function restructuring and management that align with long-term visions towards 2040.
• - Execute guidelines addressing medical digital transformation (DX), recruitment of healthcare personnel, and reforming workplace environments simultaneously.

Target Audience

• - Management planning departments of hospitals and medical institutions.
• - Executive management and administrative staff of healthcare corporations.
• - Departments responsible for medical billing strategies and healthcare policy.
• - Local government officials involved in regional healthcare frameworks.

Seminar Content

The seminar will provide an in-depth analysis of the labor population decline expected by 2040 and how this will influence immediate responses in healthcare, such as wage increases, the promotion of medical DX, and the redefinition of medical bed roles from recovery to comprehensive care. It will also offer insights into how to interpret the complexities of national healthcare policies and effectively implement them in practical settings.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Macro Environment Shifts from 2025 to 2040: Understanding broader economic and demographic changes.
2. Overview of the 2026 Medical Fee Revisions:
- Ensuring wage increases and sustainable recruitment of healthcare personnel.
- Addressing rising material costs and inflation in healthcare.
- Promoting healthcare digitalization and standardizing information sharing.
- Reforming physicians' work patterns and task distribution.
- Transitioning from process-based evaluations to outcome-based assessments.
3. New Regional Healthcare Framework Post-2025:
- Introducing innovative community healthcare frameworks.
- Understanding the reporting requirements for healthcare institutions.
- Redefining hospital functions and the systematic incorporation of care providers.
4. Converting Macro Strategies to Micro Actions: Translating higher-level strategies into actionable plans for healthcare providers.
5. Q&A Session: Addressing participant inquiries.
6. Networking Opportunities: Facilitating interactions for potential collaborations among attendees.

This seminar offers a rare chance for direct engagement with speakers, allowing attendees to pose questions directly and exchange contact information for future networking. Participants can also explore new business opportunities in the healthcare sector through interactions with diverse professionals.

Participation Details

Attendees may choose:

• - In-person Attendance (without access to the archive).
• - Live Stream Participation (without access to the archive).
• - Archive Viewing post-event.

For those attending in person or via live stream, there’s an option to purchase a post-event archive for a special rate of 18,500 yen (tax included).

Registration Fee:

• - Individual: 37,860 yen (tax included).
• - Group pricing available for two or more participants from the same organization: 32,860 yen (tax included).
• - Special rate for local government personnel: 11,000 yen (tax included, for live/in-person attendance only).

To secure your spot and for more details, please visit JPI Seminar Registration.

Post-Seminar Support

The JPI team remains available to facilitate further inquiries directed to the speakers after the event. Attendees are encouraged to leverage this opportunity for building professional networks and exploring potential business ventures.

The Japan Planning Institute (会社名) has been supporting high-level executives and senior managers for over fifty years by providing exclusive, focused seminars that act as a bridge connecting government policies with practical implementation in the healthcare sector. We’re dedicated to fostering an environment where vital knowledge and invaluable expertise can be attained through collaboration and dialogue.