Clinic-Based Telehealth Model at Iwakuni Medical Center, Supported by JM Integral, Featured on NHK 'Ohayou Nippon'

JM Integral Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Taishi Izumi; hereafter 'the Company') announces that the clinic-based telehealth model it supports at Iwakuni Medical Center (Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) was featured on NHK's 'Ohayou Nippon' on Saturday, May 16, 2026. As the 'DtoPwithN' (Doctor to Patient with Nurse) model—where nurses assist patients during online consultations—gains momentum, the hospital's program was highlighted as a leading domestic case study.

Background of the Broadcast

The fiscal year 2026 medical fee revision expanded coverage for the DtoPwithN telehealth model. Given this regulatory shift, the broadcast featured the evolution of telehealth and the adoption trends of the DtoPwithN format. The Iwakuni Medical Center's model was showcased as a frontrunner, utilizing a system that allows both local and nationwide doctors to participate in consultations online, serving as a model for bridging regional medical resource gaps through remote healthcare.

The broadcast is available until 7:30 AM on Saturday, May 23, 2026 (starting at 17:30). https://www.web.nhk/tv/an/ohayou/pl/series-tep-QLP4RZ8ZY3/ep/PV2XN2P94V

Additionally, this initiative has been highlighted at the 5th Symposium of the 'Community-Rooted Medical Association Project' hosted by the Japan Medical Association. https://www.med.or.jp/people/chiiki-pj/

Initiatives in Iwakuni City

Iwakuni Medical Center serves as a core healthcare facility in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. JM Integral supports the hospital in introducing and operating its telehealth systems, working in partnership to build a sustainable healthcare delivery framework utilizing ICT.

Future Outlook

Following the NHK broadcast, interest in DtoPwithN telehealth is expected to rise nationwide. The Company remains committed to supporting the construction of sustainable regional healthcare systems in collaboration with local governments, medical associations, and healthcare institutions.