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‘More people are going to die’: DoD civilians in Japan …

(5 days ago) WebAccording to Japan Civilian Medical Advocacy, a group of DoD civilians who organized last fall to look for fixes to the health care crisis, Japanese facilities often require payments of up to 200% of their standard fees before they’re willing to treat foreigners. And unlike …

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-main/2023/02/more-people-are-going-to-die-dod-civilians-in-japan-face-health-care-access-crisis/

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Denied Care, Deaths in Japan Result from Lack of Emergency …

(7 days ago) WebAt least 24 American service members, civilian Defense Department employees or military dependents have been turned away for emergency medical care from Japanese …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/01/04/denied-care-deaths-japan-result-lack-of-emergency-medical-services-american-personnel.html

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Medical Care Shortfalls for US Personnel in Japan Trigger Push …

(Just Now) WebIn December 2022, the Defense Health Agency announced it would treat civilian U.S. employees in military hospitals and clinics in Japan on a space-available basis only and …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/03/21/medical-care-shortfalls-us-personnel-japan-trigger-push-lawmakers-improvements.html

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‘Unacceptable situation’: DOD civilians in Japan demand health …

(1 days ago) WebYOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — Defense Department civilian employees facing reduced health care options in Japan jeered Pentagon officials who provided few clear …

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-01-31/health-care-civilians-yokosuka-zama-japan-8950394.html

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‘A problem unique to Japan’: DOD civilians warn of looming loss of

(9 days ago) WebThe petition, “DOD Civilian Families in a Healthcare Crisis,” asks lawmakers to preserve civilians’ access to routine health care at military hospitals and protect them from …

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2022-10-12/dod-civilian-military-health-care-japan-7660246.html

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DoD Civilian Families in a Healthcare Crisis

(4 days ago) WebThis is the third version of the Japan Civilian Medical Advocacy Package, written to request advocacy for more than 10,000 Department of Defense employees and family members …

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So, You're PCS'ing to Japan — JCM Advocacy Japan Civilian …

(6 days ago) WebDenials of Care. Civilian SOFA members are regularly denied medical care from both MTFs (military treatment facilities) and Japanese doctors, leaving no access to any medical …

https://www.jcmadvocacy.org/pcsjapan

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Japan needs ‘1 million’ more healthcare staff amid dire shortage

(1 days ago) WebAs it emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, a crisis that at times threatened to overwhelm its capability to meet the nation’s health needs, Japan ’s healthcare sector …

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3196980/japan-needs-1-million-more-healthcare-staff-amid-dire-shortage-government-report-says

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Media In the News — JCM Advocacy Japan Civilian Medical …

(3 days ago) WebStars and Stripes Army program helps DOD civilians navigate Japanese health care system. READ STORY. February 6, 2024. GAO DOD Should Monitor Urgent Referrals …

https://www.jcmadvocacy.org/media

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Congress nudges DoD toward fixing serious health care shortfalls …

(5 days ago) WebThis post first appeared on Federal News Network.Read the original article.. Provisions in a pair of must-pass pieces of legislation making their way through the House of …

https://www.aferm.org/erm_feed/congress-nudges-dod-toward-fixing-serious-health-care-shortfalls-in-japan/

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DOD failed to apprise Japanese medical providers about a …

(Just Now) WebSince Jan. 1, 2023, Department of Defense civilians have been limited to space-available, same-day appointments at U.S. military hospitals, and treatment only for acute, non …

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-01-30/japan-dod-civilian-military-medical-care-8934571.html

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Lack of civilian health care in Japan causing ‘serious and negative

(4 days ago) WebSen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., visits Hanscom Air Force Base outside Boston, Aug. 3, 2023. (Todd Maki/U.S. Air Force) By Alex Wilson, St…

https://www.dmi-ida.org/news-details/Lack-of-civilian-health-care-in-Japan

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DVIDS - News - Defense Health Agency to Japan: "We Hear You!"

(6 days ago) WebHaving lived in Japan since 2008 first as a Soldier, then as an ex-pat, and finally as a DoD civilian, he’s experienced all the facets of both healthcare systems from multiple points …

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/437754/defense-health-agency-japan-we-hear-you

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Japan’s shrinking population is a big problem for the nation

(5 days ago) WebJapan has entered an era of full-fledged population decline. If current trends remain unchanged, the nation's population is expected to decline by about half from 124 million …

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/26/japan/japans-shrinking-population/

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DoD Civilian Families in a Healthcare Crisis - Change.org

(9 days ago) WebWith the full implementation of 2018 and 2022 Defense Health Agency (DHA) policies, DoD civilian personnel in Japan have had their access to routine medical care stripped from …

https://www.change.org/p/dod-civilian-families-in-a-healthcare-crisis

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Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez Assistant Secretary of Defense for …

(5 days ago) WebDoD Actions to Address Problems with Access to Health Care in Japan in November and December 2023 In late 2023, after the release of the IG report, DoD military and civilian …

https://www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2024.03.20%20Letter%20to%20Department%20of%20Defense%20re%20Lack%20of%20Medical%20Care%20for%20Civilians%20in%20Japan.pdf

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In Japan, civilian feds say health care crisis still isn’t fixed

(3 days ago) WebRead more at https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-report/2023/11/in-japan-civilian-feds-say-health-care-crisis-still-isnt-fixed/Our readers in Japan respon

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DOD civilians in Japan must find medical care off-base

(6 days ago) WebThe 374th Medical Group at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Dec. 28, 2022. (Kelly Agee/Stars and Stripes) As of Sunday, health care providers at bases across Japan may schedule …

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2022-12-28/defense-department-civilians-health-care-japan-8571544.html

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Anger at party funding scandal in Japan threatens to bring down …

(Just Now) WebKishida, who came to office in late 2021 promising a “new capitalism”, a more robust Japan on the international stage and solutions to the country’s demographic crisis, faces the …

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/28/anger-at-party-funding-scandal-in-japan-threatens-to-bring-down-pm-kishida

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'No Time For Fear': Ukraine's Frontline Quad Bikes Dash To …

(7 days ago) WebSmall, fast, and highly maneuverable quad bikes are increasingly being used by Ukrainian forces to extract the wounded from the front line. "Kasper" says he has evacuated at …

https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-donetsk-quad-bike-rescue-wounded-casualties-fast-drone/32931955.html

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Japanese hospitals are accessible to DOD civilians with some …

(3 days ago) WebJapanese health care facilities generally expect DOD civilians to pay up front for medical care. Those without Japanese health insurance are billed according to an open-ended …

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-03-15/japanese-hospitals-dod-civilian-health-care-9507059.html

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow rages over Cameron strike …

(2 days ago) WebA Russian activist has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to set fire to a military conscription office in protest against the war in Ukraine.

https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-russia-war-latest-whats-happening-in-ukraine-war-12541713

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DOD civilians in Japan air their complaints about restrictions to on

(7 days ago) WebCol. Andrew Roddan, left, commander of the 374th Airlift Wing, and Dr. Michael Brough, a colonel in charge of the 374th Medical Group, take questions about civilian health care …

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-01-06/dod-civilian-health-care-yokota-japan-8665336.html

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USAID Will Provide Nearly $55 Million to Address Dire …

(8 days ago) WebGrowing conflict and a dire humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso is unfolding in communities cut off from the world’s view. Human Rights Watch recently documented horrific first …

https://www.usaid.gov/news-information/press-releases/may-02-2024-usaid-will-provide-nearly-55-million-address-dire-humanitarian-crisis-burkina-faso

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