March 21 (Thu) Broadcast: Chigasaki Internal Medicine and Respiratory Clinic Chairman & Director Nobunobu Asai – Nippon Broadcasting Radio AM1242 + FM93

The news featuring the Chairman and Director of 'Chigasaki Internal Medicine and Respiratory Clinic' on Nippon Broadcasting transcends individual topics, highlighting the importance of medical M&A and business succession. The fact that 'Successor Clinic' and 'M&A Medical' are covering this in the context of succession suggests that the successor issue is an urgent management challenge being publicly discussed.

This type of media exposure is evidence that medical M&A is gaining social recognition as a viable alternative to closure or廃業 (business cessation). As business succession, often a taboo subject, is mentioned in open forums, its consideration is becoming more common. The proactive information dissemination by specialized advisors like 'M&A Medical' stems from a sense of urgency regarding the serious successor issues faced by many clinics.

Medical institution managers should view this case as a sign that it is time to seriously consider the future succession of their own clinics. To protect regional healthcare and ensure the peace of mind of patients and staff, it is essential for chairmen and directors, around the age of 60, to consult with specialists focused on the medical industry on a 5-10 year timeline. Before considering closure, insights from a concrete comparison of options such as third-party succession M&A are strongly required for future medical management.