1989 Ten-Year Strategy for the Prom

1989 Ten-Year Strategy for the Promotion of Health and Welfare for the Elderly so-called Gold
Plan).
1991 Revision of the Law of Health and Medical Services for the Elderly.
– Visiting nurse care service for the elderly.
– Increase in public funds for nursing care from 30 to 50 percent.
1992 Revision of the Medical Service Law.
– Classification of hospitals by function : high-tech hospital, long-term care beds.