MHLW Relaxes Rules On Loans To Hospitals In Japan
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
As a part of an additional economic stimulus policy, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare increased financial support to hospitals. The Ministry relaxed loan conditions and increased maximum loan amount to a single facility from the current ¥100 million to ¥720 million. Repayment periods for a loan also were extended from 7 years to 10 years. The new policy applies to loans made before the end of March 2010. (Click here for more - Japanese language
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