Number of hospitals Japan 2023, by founder
As of January 2023, the number of hospitals founded by medical corporations in Japan amounted to 5,658 facilities, accounting for more than 69 percent of the total hospitals available in the country.
The medical corporation system in Japan began in 1950 and is recognized under the Medical Law enacted in 1948. With the approval of a prefectural governor, hospitals and clinics can incorporate themselves and operate as non-profit organizations.
The medical corporation system in Japan began in 1950 and is recognized under the Medical Law enacted in 1948. With the approval of a prefectural governor, hospitals and clinics can incorporate themselves and operate as non-profit organizations.
