Japan's universal long-term care system reform of 2005: containing costs and realizing a vision.

T, Tsutsui; N, Muramatsu

doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2007.01281.x

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Japan's universal long-term care system reform of 2005: containing costs and realizing a vision.

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Tsutsui T

Muramatsu N

Abstract

Japan implemented a mandatory social long-term care insurance (LTCI) system in 2000, making long-term care services a universal entitlement for every senior. Although this system has grown rapidly, reflecting its popularity among seniors and their families, it faces several challenges, including sky...

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