[In the Media] Japanese people do not understand the essence of the increase in medical expenses / Perspectives overlooked in Japan’s “Medical Cost Control Theory” (Toyo Keizai Online, August 28 & 29, 2019)
date : 9/2/2019
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These articles featured conversations between HGPI Board Member Dr. Yusuke Tsugawa, member of the House of Councilors Mr. Kei Sato, and MinaCare representative director Dr. Yuji Yamamoto about issues regarding medical expenses in Japan.
■ Japanese people don’t understand the essence of the increase in medical expenses
■ Perspectives overlooked in Japan’s “Medical Cost Control Theory”
*Available only in Japanese
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