A Japanese government survey shows that more than 37 percent of nursing care facilities nationwide were operating in the red ...

Japan's healthcare system has earned international praise for its advanced medical technology and remarkable life expectancy. It's a source of national pride. But, behind the scenes, there's a growing ...

A coalition of nursing and other health care organizations are angry over a Trump administration plan that could limit access to student loans in some cases. Students pursuing graduate degrees in ...

A new Defense Department pilot program is easing health care headaches for U.S. civilian employees living in Japan. Launched in January, the Pilot Health Insurance Enhancement for DoD Civilian ...

CAMP ZAMA, Japan — American military bases across Japan are likely to copy an Army program that employs interpreters to help U.S. civilians obtain off-post health care, according to the Army’s top ...

One way of dealing with the shortage of doctors in nursing homes is to utilize nurse practitioners, or NPs. A new study looked at the effects of placing NPs in one nursing home in Japan. Programs ...

YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — The Defense Department is counting on the contractor that provides health care for military members overseas to create a provider network in Japan that accepts civilian ...

The challenges are many for nurses, who must deal with evolving strains of disease, staffing issues and complex technology, among many other things. Increased health care collaboration and managing ...

DOD civilians in Japan will soon test a program designed to help them get better access to medical care. (Defense Health Agency photo) Thousands of Defense Department civilians in Japan may get some ...