In light of the application of regulations limiting physicians' overtime hours from April 2024, this program supports efforts by medical institutions that have special roles in community healthcare and have harsh working environments to reduce physicians' working hours, in order to strongly promote the reduction of physicians' working hours while securing the regional healthcare delivery system.
Ishikawa Prefecture: Program for Establishing Systems to Reduce the Working Hours of Employed Physicians (FY2026)
October 7, 2026
Summary
Ishikawa Prefecture supports medical institutions with special roles in community healthcare and demanding working environments as they work to reduce physicians' working hours. The program aims to maintain regional healthcare services while addressing physicians' overtime limits.
Key Information
| Location | Ishikawa |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 25, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,250,000 per month |
| Subsidy Rate | 3/4 (the maximum amount varies depending on the project) |
| Purpose | Human resources development and employment / Management improvement and strengthening / Equipment investment / Productivity improvement and operational efficiency / Labor and workforce reduction |
| Eligible Expenses | Machinery and equipment expenses / Personnel expenses / Equipment and consumables expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Medical institutions |
| Implementing Agency | Ishikawa Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.ishikawa.lg.jp/iryou/kikin-kubun6.html |