The Political Process Involved in Formulating Healthcare Policy in Japan: With a Particular Focus on Advisory Councils, Interest Groups and Medical Officers
Yukio Sakurai Dr., Yokohama National University yukio1887@gmail.com , ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1273-9227 ABSTRACT Japan’s healthcare policy is defined by a universal health insurance system that guarantees affordable healthcare for all citizens at any time and in any location. The system was established in 1961 and has since undergone a process of evolution through the implementation of national healthcare…
