Regarding medical fees paid to medical institutions, the Chuikyo (Central Social Insurance Medical Council) has proposed revisions starting in June that include raising "first consultation fees" and "re-examination fees" in order to raise the wages of medical workers. We have submitted a report to the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare. Regarding medical fees paid to medical institutions, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare plans to increase the ``main'' portion, which is used for personnel expenses, etc., by 0.88% from June this year.
Based on this policy, the Chuikyo (Central Social Insurance Medical Council), an advisory body to the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, compiled a proposal to revise prices for each medical procedure at a general meeting held on the 14th, and submitted a report to Minister Takemi.
The proposed revision
would increase the ``initial examination fee'' and ``re-examination fee'' that are charged when receiving a medical examination, as well as the ``basic hospitalization fee'' that is charged every day if the patient is hospitalized.
Under the revision, for people who pay 30% of their medical expenses, the payment at the counter at most medical institutions will increase by 27 yen for the first visit and 12 yen for a follow-up visit.
The basic hospitalization fee will increase by up to 312 yen per day depending on the type of ward, etc. for those who pay 30%.
This is the first increase in the initial consultation fee since fiscal 2004, excluding measures related to the consumption tax hike.
As part of these increases, nurses, nursing assistants, technicians, etc. will receive a 2.5% base increase next fiscal year, and 2% the year after that, as well as increases for doctors and administrative staff under the age of 40. Masu.
Meanwhile, in order to control medical costs, remuneration for lifestyle-related diseases will be reorganized so that they can only be claimed once a month, as well as reductions in prescription fees and visits to the hospital for a certain period of time if symptoms are stable. It also includes an expansion of premiums to encourage the issuance of ``refill prescriptions,'' which can be used repeatedly without having to do so.