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 We do not advocate "privatization" of universal health insurance; Tsuyoshi Niinami, chairperson of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, explains, "It's a wonderful system that we can be proud of around the world." (Tokyo Shimbun)
https://www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/281434

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 He said at a previous press conference:
"Instead of treating symptoms after getting sick, we will switch to medical care that helps people stay healthy, and we will reform the medical and insurance systems to do that.This is an area where the private sector will lead and invest. So, what if instead of universal health insurance, the private sector took charge of this field?"