Cabinet Order on Related Orders and Transitional Measures for Medical Care Act Amendment (MHLW Organization Order)
医療法等の一部を改正する法律の一部の施行に伴う関係政令の整備及び経過措置に関する政令
Published: 2026-09-11 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-01
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AI summary
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Summary
The e-Gov update list shows a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 274), titled as providing for the adjustment of related cabinet orders and transitional measures accompanying the partial enforcement of an Act partially amending the Medical Care Act and others. According to the metadata, it amends the Order for Organization of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Heisei 12 Cabinet Order No. 252), with a promulgation date of 2026-09-11 and an enforcement date of 2026-10-01.
Business Impact
Because the amended text concerns the ministry's organizational order, the change may mainly affect administrative structure rather than direct obligations on businesses, though the underlying Medical Care Act amendments could be relevant to healthcare-related organizations. The practical effect cannot be determined from the metadata alone.
Recommended Action
Review the official Japanese text on e-Gov, including the transitional provisions, to confirm the exact amendments, dates, and any relevance to your organization.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-07-13 — Draft published for public comment (e-Gov) Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2026-08-12 — Public comment deadline (2026-08-12 21:00 JST) Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2026-09-11 — 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