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Japan is in an era in which it is suffering from a rapidly declining birthrate and a growing number of elderly people, under deteriorating fiscal conditions. Medical care and welfare for the elderly in Japan have always been supported by the collection of funds from the active working base. Continuation of this fiscal system is in a state of crisis. Policies for reducing medical care and nursing care expenses are becoming more severe due to these circumstances.

In addition, policies are underway to save money by enhancing cost effectiveness by deepening administrative, regional and neighborhood collaboration, as well as collaboration between hospitals and clinics, medical and nursing care partnerships. This system of collaboration is being referred to as “the comprehensive community care system.

Summary

Dr. Suzuki's well-received talk was conducted in English, with Japanese and English slides shown simultaneously, followed by a bilingual Q&A session. The original subject matter of the presentation is included below, and a detailed report of the breadth of topics Dr. Suzuki covered - from Japan's low birthrate and aging society, to the response of the Japanese government to these issues, to Dr. Suzuki’s group's community based care system in Kiyota Ward - is attached below.

Along with the report, the original presentation slides, and notes, taken during the meeting in both English and Japanese, are attached below this note for your perusal.

Photos of the event can be found in the Photo Gallery.

Online Folder with Various Documents Related to the Dr Suzuki's presentation (in English and in Japanese)