MHLW Ordinance amending rules on early-outbreak medical care operations
医療法等の一部を改正する法律の一部の施行に伴う厚生労働省関係省令の整備に関する省令
Published: 2026-09-30 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-20
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AI summary
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Summary
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ordinance No. 144 of 2026 was promulgated on 2026-09-30, with an effective date of 2026-10-01, to adjust ministry ordinances following partial implementation of the Act Partially Amending the Medical Care Act and Other Acts. The listed amendment concerns Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ordinance No. 7 of 2024, which specifies matters to be included in the Medical Information Infrastructure and Medical Fee Review and Payment Organization's operational procedures for securing medical care during the early stages of an outbreak.
Business Impact
The Medical Information Infrastructure and Medical Fee Review and Payment Organization may be affected through changes to the required contents of its operational procedures for early-outbreak medical care measures; the specific changes are not provided.
Recommended Action
Review the official Japanese source for the amended requirements for operational procedures and any transitional provisions associated with the 2026-10-01 effective date.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-07-29 — Draft published for public comment (e-Gov) Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2026-08-27 — Public comment deadline (2026-08-27 18:00 JST) Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2026-09-30 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-10-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source