International Medical Coordinator Companies Association Japan

Objectives

Our objectives are to provide safe medical care for patients who visit Japan to receive treatment by improving the quality of services of medical coordination providers, to engage in activities leading to advancement of the industry, and ultimately to contribute to the improvement of healthcare in Japan and other countries, through communication and cooperation among medical coordination providers.

Development of guidelines

As an industry association of international medical coordination providers, we develop, revise, maintain, and manage guidelines that serve as principles of action for promoting safe travel for those who wish to come to Japan for medical treatment.

Certification of international medical coordinator

In order to accept patients from other countries, it is necessary to fully understand patient's needs based on their wishes and provide necessary medical care in smooth cooperation with medical institutions in Japan. For this purpose, the role of international medical coordinators is needed, and therefore, we aim to establish a certification system for them.

Holding seminars and workshops

We plan to share information and hold seminars or workshops concerning international medical coordination overall with the focus on guarantor organizations for medical stay visas. It is also planned to hold seminars on international medical coordinator certification.

Scope of business activities

We engage in the business activities below to allow foreign patients to undergo medical treatment safely in Japany with peace of mind.

Information exchange among companies

Drawing up and sharing guidelines

Communicating accurate information

Coordinatiing with related institutions, associations and academic societies

Conducting surveys, holding training sessions, workshops, etc.

Establishing international medical coordinator certification

Overview of the association

Name of association

International Medical Coordinator Companies Association Japan (JIMCA)

Established

April 28, 2021

Address

c/o PJL Co., Ltd., 2nd Fl., Nagano Bldg., Nishi-Shinbashi 1-17-6, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0003, Japan

Directors
(Japanese syllabary order)

I-cell Networks Co., Ltd
Asia New Power Co., Ltd.
SMC Co., Ltd
Emergency Assistance Japan Co., Ltd.

Philosophy

Ensure foreign patients can receive medical treatment in Japan safely with peace of mind.

History

April 2021

International Medical Coordinator Companies Association Japan established

September 2021

Selected for Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry FY2021 Healthcare Service Social Implementation Project Grant

April 2022

Undertook a portion of the tasks for Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Healthcare Industry International Expansion Project for fiscal 2022

July 2022

Selected for Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry FY2022 Healthcare Service Social Implementation Project Grant

February 2023

Development of International Medical Coordination Guidelines (Industry Guidelines) Version 1

February 2023

Acquired Self-declaration mark following development of industry guidelines

April 2023

Undertook portion of tasks for the Ministry of Trade, Economy and Industry’s Healthcare Industry International Expansion Project for fiscal 2023