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CHAPTER 1
Introduction 3
Section 1. Background and Objectives 3
Section 2. Research Approaches 5
CHAPTER 2
Market Trends and Practices in Other Countries 9
Section 1. Market Trends and Outlook 9
Section 2. Current State of the Industry 15
Section 3. Case Study: Healthcare Services in Japan 17
CHAPTER 3
Plan for Invigoration the Healthcare Service System 37
Section 1. Basic Direction 37
Section 2. Market Invigoration and Service Delivery Environment Improvement 41
Section 3. Invigorating Service Consumption 48
Section 4. Healthcare Service Price Control 56
Section 5. Quality Management and Consumer Protection 60
Section 6. Funding for Government Assistance 66
CHAPTER 4
Conclusion and Policy Proposals 71
References 75
