The Japanese health care system has two unusual features compared with many other nations' systems: (a) hospitalization rates are very low, but once a patient is admitted to the hospital, lengths of stay are very high; and (b) the population seems to receive prescription drugs at a very high rate. What organizational features of the Japanese system are distinct to it, and which of them could plausibly lead to these two features? (hint - for this one, you should check out the additional readings provided in the module)

https://www.libertarianism.org/columns/is-there-right-health-care

https://wps.prenhall.com/wps/media/objects/14555/14905015/Chapter_16_Appendix.pdf