{"id":545,"date":"2026-05-30T19:15:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T10:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\/news\/?p=545"},"modified":"2026-05-30T19:15:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T10:15:20","slug":"notices-required-by-the-minister-of-health-labour-and-welfare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\/news\/en\/2026\/05\/30\/notices-required-by-the-minister-of-health-labour-and-welfare\/","title":{"rendered":"Notices Required by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of June 1, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our clinic is an insured medical institution that provides medical services in accordance with standards established by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Designated Medical Institution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our clinic is designated as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Workers&#8217; Accident Compensation Insurance Medical Institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designated Medical Institution for Specified Intractable Diseases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Issuance of Itemized Statements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do not wish to receive an itemized statement, please inform our reception staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Night, Early Morning, and Holiday Surcharges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In accordance with the medical fee schedule established by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, an additional fee may apply to consultations registered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After 6:00 PM on weekdays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After 12:00 PM on Saturdays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On Sundays and national holidays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaluation Medical Care, Patient-Proposed Medical Care, and Selective Medical Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During the winter season (December through March), an after-hours consultation fee of JPY 2,000 may be charged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Product<\/th><th>Fee<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>FreeStyle Libre 2 Sensor<\/td><td>JPY 7,900<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notifications Submitted to the Regional Bureau of Health and Welfare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Medical Service Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Notification Item<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Remote Medical Support by Nurses<\/td><td>Online consultation support provided by nurses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outpatient Infection Prevention Enhancement Fee<\/td><td>Enhanced infection control measures for outpatient care<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electronic Medical Information Sharing System Fee<\/td><td>Promotion of Medical DX, My Number Health Insurance Cards, and electronic prescriptions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standards for Telemedicine Using Information and Communication Devices<\/td><td>Telemedicine system established<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Medical Service Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Notification Item<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Program Medical Device Management and Guidance Fee<\/td><td>Guidance and management using approved medical software applications<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Remote Monitoring Fee for Home CPAP Therapy<\/td><td>Remote monitoring system established for CPAP users<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Community Support and Outpatient Pharmaceutical Supply Response Fee<\/td><td>Promotion of generic medication use<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cognitive Therapy \/ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy I<\/td><td>System established for cognitive behavioral therapy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outpatient and Home Care Base-Up Evaluation Fee (I)<\/td><td>Initiatives to improve staff compensation and working conditions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Notifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Notification Item<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Oxygen Purchase Price Notification<\/td><td>System established based on notified oxygen purchase prices<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individual Notices Based on Facility Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outpatient Infection Prevention Enhancement Fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our clinic meets the facility standards established by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and claims the Outpatient Infection Prevention Enhancement Fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An infection control manager has been appointed, regular staff training is conducted, and antimicrobial agents are used appropriately in accordance with national guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electronic Medical Information Sharing System Fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our clinic actively promotes Medical DX and maintains systems to provide high-quality healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utilize medical information obtained through online eligibility verification systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote the use of My Number Health Insurance Cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement electronic prescriptions and medical information sharing services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We appreciate your cooperation in using your My Number Health Insurance Card to ensure accurate information is available for your care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Information Acquisition Fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our clinic uses an online eligibility verification system and supports health insurance verification through My Number Cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By obtaining and utilizing medical histories, medication records, health checkup information, and other relevant medical information, we strive to provide higher-quality healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Itemized Statement Issuance System Fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our clinic issues itemized statements free of charge with receipts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do not wish to receive an itemized statement, please notify reception staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generic Name Prescriptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our clinic may prescribe medications using their generic (non-proprietary) names rather than brand names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This helps ensure stable medication supply even during shortages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a patient requests a brand-name medication without a medical necessity, the prescription may be subject to Selective Medical Care charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Telemedicine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our clinic provides telemedicine services in accordance with national guidelines governing online medical consultations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that psychotropic medications cannot be prescribed during an initial online consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you wish to use telemedicine services, please contact us in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Medical Device Management and Guidance Fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our clinic provides medical care utilizing a Ministry-approved hypertension treatment support application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When deemed appropriate by the physician, patients will receive guidance regarding the use of the application and its role in hypertension management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Support and Outpatient Pharmaceutical Supply Response Fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our clinic actively promotes the use of generic medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on medication supply conditions, prescribed medications may be changed. Patients will be provided with sufficient explanation before any changes are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outpatient and Home Care Base-Up Evaluation Fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our clinic is committed to maintaining high-quality healthcare by improving the compensation and working conditions of healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fee supports wage increases for healthcare workers, including nurses and other medical staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We appreciate your understanding that this may result in a small increase in patient co-payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expenses Not Covered by Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients are responsible for the actual costs of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vaccinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health checkups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical certificates and reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crutches and certain orthopedic braces or supports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please refer to our website for detailed fee information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As of June 1, 2026 Our clinic is an insured medical institution that provides me&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"class_list":["post-545","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcements-en"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/545","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=545"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/545\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":546,"href":"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/545\/revisions\/546"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=545"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=545"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}