Health, medical, and nursing care
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Semi-public sector (Health, Medical, and Nursing Care) is a field that is closely related to daily life and has a large ripple effect on other private sectors due to the large involvement of the national government. We will promote digitalisation in this semi-public sector and work on the development for data linkage and utilization. Through this, we will realize a rich life for the people by providing optimal services according to their needs.
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Overview
As we face a super-aged society ahead of the rest of the world, it is essential for the continued development of Japan to extend the healthy life expectancy of its people, make social security system sustainable into the future, and enable future generations to live with peace of mind.
Under these circumstances, it is extremely important to actively promote the use and application of information on health, medical care, and nursing care, in order to contribute to the promotion of individual health, to promote operational efficiency at medical sites, and to provide various services such as more efficient and effective medical care.
In addition, in light of the response to the novel coronavirus, it is essential to actively promote the use of such information from the perspective of security and crisis management.
For this reason, we will steadily advance the initiatives described in the "Progress Schedule for the Promotion of Medical DX" and the "Progress Schedule for Data Health Reform."
Related Materials
- Timeline for Medical DX Promotion
- Second Summary of the Working Group on Data Distribution and Utilization (Summary Version)
- Data Strategy Task Force First Summary (Draft)
- Comprehensive data strategy
- The 7th Data Health Reform Promotion Office (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
- Promotion of computerization in the fields of medicine, nursing care, and health (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)
Recent Initiatives
, which links local governments and medical institutions in
Digital Agency, in cooperation with relevant ministries and agencies, promotes digitalisation initiatives utilizing My Number Card in areas such as medical care subsidies, vaccinations, and maternal and child health.
For more information on PMH initiatives, please visit the Public Medical Hub (PMH) , which links local governments and medical institutions in .
Development of Standard Electronic Medical Record α Version
The Roadmap for the Promotion of Medical DX (June 2, 2023) states that we will promote the sharing of electronic medical record information and aim to provide high-quality medical care based on accurate information.
Currently, electronic medical records are not standardized with a view to sharing information, and many medical institutions have not yet introduced electronic medical records. Therefore, going forward, we will (1) promote the standardization of electronic medical records at medical institutions that have already introduced them, and (2) provide "standard electronic medical records" (cloud-based electronic medical records that comply with the standard) to medical institutions that have not yet introduced them.
The Medical DX Work Schedule aims to introduce a standardized electronic medical record at almost all medical institutions by 2030 at the latest. The requirements for a standard electronic medical record will be defined in fiscal 2023, and development and trial implementation at some medical institutions will be conducted during fiscal 2024.
- Summary of the 2023 Supplementary Budget (PDF / 394 kb)
- Standard Electronic Medical Record Technical Working Group (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)