11 July 2001, 13:24 Koizumi - govt to cut medical subsidies
TOKYO (AFX-ASIA) - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said the
government intends to cut susbidies on medical services by putting a
cap on the funds made available.
"Now, the government is considering introducing a new formula under
which it will cap the amount of funds available for medical subsidies
for each medical proceedure," Koizumi said.
"In addition, we are considering creating a separate medical
insurance system for the elderly, aged 60 or over, to reduce the burden
of medical provision," he said.
The prime minister gave no precise figures.
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