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Japan's LTCI system was
created not only to cater to the growing care need of the aging population but also to
reform the entire health and welfare system. If one looks closer at the details of the
LTCI system, one would quickly realize its superbness. Emphasis on accountability and
informed consent, effective complaints resolution mechanism, required reporting of
accidents, prompt damage compensation and ongoing quality assurance: all has been lacking
in the traditional health insurance system. Although the system leaves a lot to be
improved in the future, it may eventually become a model for the LTC in the world wide
aging societies. In a short time, Japan has accumulated enormous knowledge and experience
which shall be shared for betterment of the LTC in the world.
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