Matej Mikulic
Research expert covering health, pharma & medtech
Hospitals in Japan - statistics & facts
Japan has one of the highest total numbers as well as density of hospitals in the world. In Japan, the term 鈥渉ospitals鈥 generally refers to health care facilities with more than 20 beds for patient admissions. Medical facilities with fewer beds or only outpatient services are classified as medical clinics. Hospitals in Japan fundamentally operate as non-profit organizations and are normally owned and managed by physicians. The Japanese government oversees and strictly regulates medical fees to keep treatments affordable for the public.
