Japan medical and nursing care bankruptcies hit highest level since 1988
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Updated · The Japan Times · May 4
Japan medical and nursing care bankruptcies hit highest level since 1988
7 articles · Updated · The Japan Times · May 4
A total of 478 providers failed in fiscal 2025, including hospitals, clinics, dental offices, quarantine centres, nursing care operators and disability welfare services.
Tokyo Shoko Research said staff shortages and rising costs drove the increase, while government-regulated fees limited providers' ability to pass on higher expenses.
The tally covers operators in Japan with debts exceeding ¥10 million, underscoring mounting financial strain across essential health and care services.
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