Welfare and Medical Care Institution (WAM) Announces the 610th Central Social Insurance Medical Council General Meeting on June 25, 2025
Tokyo, Japan – June 24, 2025, 3:00 PM JST – The Welfare and Medical Care Institution (WAM) today announced that the 610th General Meeting of the Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuo Shakai Hoken Iryo Kyogikai) is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. This important meeting will convene stakeholders from across the healthcare spectrum to discuss and deliberate on critical issues within Japan’s social insurance medical system.
The Central Social Insurance Medical Council serves as a vital advisory body to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW). Its primary role is to provide expert opinions and recommendations on a wide range of matters concerning medical services financed through social insurance, including the establishment and revision of medical fees, the development of new medical technologies, and the overall structure and operation of the healthcare system.
While the specific agenda for the 610th General Meeting has not been fully detailed in the initial announcement, such meetings typically cover a broad spectrum of topics crucial to the accessibility, quality, and sustainability of healthcare in Japan. Past discussions have often revolved around:
- Revisions to the Medical Fee Schedule (Ishokuhou): This is a perennial focus, as adjustments to the national medical fee schedule directly impact the reimbursement rates for healthcare providers and the overall cost of medical services for patients. Discussions often involve incorporating new treatments, technologies, and reflecting changes in the cost of medical supplies and personnel.
- Evaluation of New Medical Technologies and Treatments: The council plays a key role in assessing the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of innovative medical procedures, pharmaceuticals, and devices before they can be included in the social insurance coverage.
- Policies for Promoting Efficient Healthcare Delivery: This can include discussions on measures to encourage the appropriate use of medical resources, the integration of different healthcare providers, and strategies to manage the rising healthcare expenditures.
- Addressing Challenges in Specific Medical Fields: Depending on current healthcare trends, the council may focus on issues pertaining to aging populations, the management of chronic diseases, mental health services, or the development of medical care in rural areas.
- Patient Welfare and Access to Care: Ensuring that all citizens have equitable access to necessary medical services, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographical location, is a fundamental principle that often guides the council’s deliberations.
The Central Social Insurance Medical Council is composed of representatives from various sectors, including medical providers (doctors, dentists, pharmacists), patients, and public interest members, ensuring a balanced perspective in its discussions. The deliberations at these meetings are highly influential in shaping national healthcare policy.
The upcoming meeting on June 25, 2025, signifies the ongoing commitment to refining and strengthening Japan’s social insurance medical system. Stakeholders and the public will be keenly watching for the outcomes of these discussions, which will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the future of healthcare delivery in the nation.
Further details regarding the agenda and specific topics to be discussed at the 610th General Meeting are expected to be released by WAM and the MHLW closer to the meeting date.
第610回 中央社会保険医療協議会 総会（令和7年6月25日開催）
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