Japan's health insurance system, praised globally for supporting one of the world's longest-lived populaces, ensures medical care remains affordable for all residents through mechanisms such as capped out-of-pocket costs.But the system is under serious strain from a shrinking workforce and surging elderly population, with its future now entangled in political maneuvering ahead of key elections, including the upcoming House of Councillors contest.Analysts warn that turning the health insurance system into a political football could undermine its stability and erode public trust in government…READ FULL ARTICLE
