Promulgated Act Amending the Medical Care Act and Related Acts: Intractable Disease Care
医療法等の一部を改正する法律
Published: 2025-12-12 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: Promulgated · Area: Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-09-17
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AI summary
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Summary
This item concerns an amending act described as the 'Act Partially Amending the Medical Care Act and Related Acts' (Reiwa 7 Act No. 87), which appears in an e-Gov Law Search update list. According to the metadata, it amends the Act on Medical Care for Patients with Intractable Diseases (Heisei 26 Act No. 50). The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2025-12-12, but the specific content and effective date of the amendments are not detailed here.
Business Impact
Organizations involved in medical care or in providing care for patients with intractable diseases may be affected if the amendments change relevant requirements or procedures.
Recommended Action
Review the official Japanese source on e-Gov Law Search to confirm the exact amendments, scope, and any applicable effective dates.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2025-12-12 — Promulgated (statute recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-10-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2027-04-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Dashboard page Original Japanese source