Shifting emphasis in Japan's reimbursement system
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Gaining reimbursement for medical devices in Japan can be a lengthy process for new products and, once achieved, prices generally decrease. A HIMA meeting on Doing Business in Japan & Asia, held in Washington, DC, on December 7th-8th, demystified the Japanese reimbursement system and shed light on some significant developments at the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Health Insurance Bureau.