Cost-Effectiveness of Medical Care and The Future of Medical System in Japan: Implications for Medical Ethics and Clinical Guidelines

Abstract

Looking at the socioeconomic trends (demographics, real economy, healthcare finance, etc.) surrounding the medical care field, it is becoming increasingly important to accumulate and utilize evidence from healthcare economics, such as cost-effectiveness evaluation, for the further development of medical care provision and R&D in Japan. In particular, in order to promote medical innovation and appropriate patient access, it is desirable to discuss the state of health economic evaluation in medical ethics and practice guidelines, while promoting the visualization of medical values, etc.