- May 30, 2026
Notices Required by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
As of June 1, 2026
Our clinic is an insured medical institution that provides medical services in accordance with standards established by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Basic Information
Designated Medical Institution
Our clinic is designated as:
- Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance Medical Institution
- Designated Medical Institution for Specified Intractable Diseases
Issuance of Itemized Statements
To promote transparency in healthcare and provide patients with detailed information regarding their medical care, our clinic issues itemized statements free of charge together with receipts.
If you do not wish to receive an itemized statement, please inform our reception staff.
Night, Early Morning, and Holiday Surcharges
In accordance with the medical fee schedule established by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, an additional fee may apply to consultations registered:
- After 6:00 PM on weekdays
- After 12:00 PM on Saturdays
- On Sundays and national holidays
Evaluation Medical Care, Patient-Proposed Medical Care, and Selective Medical Care
Certain services that fall under evaluation medical care, patient-proposed medical care, or selective medical care may require additional charges in accordance with applicable regulations.
- If a patient requests a brand-name medication despite the availability of a generic equivalent, an additional charge equivalent to one-quarter of the price difference may apply.
- During the winter season (December through March), an after-hours consultation fee of JPY 2,000 may be charged.
- Patients who wish to use an intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring device and do not meet insurance coverage requirements will be responsible for the following fees:
| Product | Fee |
|---|---|
| FreeStyle Libre 2 Sensor | JPY 7,900 |
Notifications Submitted to the Regional Bureau of Health and Welfare
Basic Medical Service Fees
| Notification Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Remote Medical Support by Nurses | Online consultation support provided by nurses |
| Outpatient Infection Prevention Enhancement Fee | Enhanced infection control measures for outpatient care |
| Electronic Medical Information Sharing System Fee | Promotion of Medical DX, My Number Health Insurance Cards, and electronic prescriptions |
| Standards for Telemedicine Using Information and Communication Devices | Telemedicine system established |
Special Medical Service Fees
| Notification Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Program Medical Device Management and Guidance Fee | Guidance and management using approved medical software applications |
| Remote Monitoring Fee for Home CPAP Therapy | Remote monitoring system established for CPAP users |
| Community Support and Outpatient Pharmaceutical Supply Response Fee | Promotion of generic medication use |
| Cognitive Therapy / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy I | System established for cognitive behavioral therapy |
| Outpatient and Home Care Base-Up Evaluation Fee (I) | Initiatives to improve staff compensation and working conditions |
Other Notifications
| Notification Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Oxygen Purchase Price Notification | System established based on notified oxygen purchase prices |
Individual Notices Based on Facility Standards
Outpatient Infection Prevention Enhancement Fee
Our clinic meets the facility standards established by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and claims the Outpatient Infection Prevention Enhancement Fee.
We accept patients with fever or symptoms suggestive of infectious diseases regardless of previous consultation history. Infection prevention measures, including separate patient flow routes and scheduling adjustments, are implemented as necessary.
An infection control manager has been appointed, regular staff training is conducted, and antimicrobial agents are used appropriately in accordance with national guidelines.
Electronic Medical Information Sharing System Fee
Our clinic actively promotes Medical DX and maintains systems to provide high-quality healthcare.
We:
- Utilize medical information obtained through online eligibility verification systems
- Promote the use of My Number Health Insurance Cards
- Implement electronic prescriptions and medical information sharing services
We appreciate your cooperation in using your My Number Health Insurance Card to ensure accurate information is available for your care.
Medical Information Acquisition Fee
Our clinic uses an online eligibility verification system and supports health insurance verification through My Number Cards.
By obtaining and utilizing medical histories, medication records, health checkup information, and other relevant medical information, we strive to provide higher-quality healthcare.
Itemized Statement Issuance System Fee
Our clinic issues itemized statements free of charge with receipts.
These statements include details of prescribed medications and performed examinations. Patients receiving publicly funded medical care are also eligible to receive these statements free of charge.
If you do not wish to receive an itemized statement, please notify reception staff.
Generic Name Prescriptions
Our clinic may prescribe medications using their generic (non-proprietary) names rather than brand names.
This helps ensure stable medication supply even during shortages.
If a patient requests a brand-name medication without a medical necessity, the prescription may be subject to Selective Medical Care charges.
Telemedicine
Our clinic provides telemedicine services in accordance with national guidelines governing online medical consultations.
Please note that psychotropic medications cannot be prescribed during an initial online consultation.
If you wish to use telemedicine services, please contact us in advance.
Program Medical Device Management and Guidance Fee
Our clinic provides medical care utilizing a Ministry-approved hypertension treatment support application.
When deemed appropriate by the physician, patients will receive guidance regarding the use of the application and its role in hypertension management.
Community Support and Outpatient Pharmaceutical Supply Response Fee
Our clinic actively promotes the use of generic medications.
Generic medications contain the same active ingredients as brand-name medications and are recognized by the government as having equivalent efficacy and safety while helping reduce patient costs.
Depending on medication supply conditions, prescribed medications may be changed. Patients will be provided with sufficient explanation before any changes are made.
Outpatient and Home Care Base-Up Evaluation Fee
Our clinic is committed to maintaining high-quality healthcare by improving the compensation and working conditions of healthcare professionals.
This fee supports wage increases for healthcare workers, including nurses and other medical staff.
We appreciate your understanding that this may result in a small increase in patient co-payments.
Expenses Not Covered by Insurance
Patients are responsible for the actual costs of:
- Vaccinations
- Health checkups
- Medical certificates and reports
- Crutches and certain orthopedic braces or supports
Please refer to our website for detailed fee information.