Japanese Healthcare Review
In 2018, the World Health Organization listed Japan as having the longest life expectancy among all other countries, with an average lifespan of 84.2 years.
So, what can we expect from the health care system of a nation whose people live amongst the longest lifespan on Earth? Aren't you curious?
Let's talk about Japanese health care system.
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| Japanese Healthcare Review - Healthbiztips |
@healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan
Japanese health care is universal because it gives everyone in Japan the opportunity to quality health care under the National Health Insurance system.
Japanese National Health Insurance system covers as much as 70% to 90% of medical bills.
Japan has a universal health care system -- It covers everyone in Japan
Japan has a National Health Insurance System that ensures health care is provided to Japanese Citizens. Even, foreigners staying in Japan for more than a year can apply for a health insurance.
People still have to pay their health insurance but factors like income, type of work, age, and residence strongly determines how much people pay. Which is good since people won't have to pay more than what they can afford.
Also, for employees, half of their health care insurance fee is shouldered by their respective companies.
Japan's National Health Insurance system provides free annual physical examination to it's people.
Japan's successful healthcare system is a feat they have to credit their government for. The Japanese government takes active part in regulating their health care system through rules and policies such as a mandating a fix health care fee across the country, and requiring hospital to run as non-profit institutions.
Japan's Health Care System is AdvanceJapan is a technologically advance nation so it wouldn't come as a surprise that their hospital equipments and tools live up a high standard.
You'll be assured of the best quality of health care standard in Japan.
CheaperOne of the biggest advantage of living in Japan is it's incredibly cheap medical cost. Healthcare here is run as a non-profit which really do serve it's people well.
Emergency careMost Japanese hospital's emergency room are not open 24/7. Emergency rooms are usually open on weekdays during usual business hours, so if it ever happens that you have an emergency during the most unlucky time of the day or week, then it can be tricky and painful to locate the nearest emergency room. In this case, it will save you more time if you call an ambulance, but depending on your location, vicinity of the nearest available emergency care can vary.
Free Ambulance serviceWhen you have a medical emergency condition, then, in Japan, you can get a free ambulance service. Now, that's something that comes at a high price in some countries.
No self-prescription pleaseOkay, I know a lot of people who'd rather take an over-the-counter medicine for a mild ailment, but if you're in Japan, it's not something that you can do. You need to show a doctor's prescription to purchase a medicine.
Language BarrierThere is however one drawback for foreigners. You see, Japanese folk speaks their own language, so if you're staying there but still find it difficult to speak nihongo, it will really be helpful to bring a friend who can interpret for you. But if you're out of friend, don't loose hope, there are clinics and hospitals whose staffs have good command of the english language.
If you get sick and have to go to the hospital or clinic for a consultation with a doctor, you'll know that without an insurance, health care cost can be pricey. In other parts of the world, it is a tragic reality that modern health care has not yet reached them, consequently people die without even seeing a doctor.
Meanwhile in Japan, healthcare is accessible to everyone, from the poor to the riches, from the young to the old, from the employed to the unemployed.
