[Survey on Working Styles of Nurses in Medical Institutions and Care Facilities 2026] Over 60% Considering Wage Increases Due to Medical Fee Revision, But Only 30% Raising Base Pay – PR TIMES

News Highlights

A survey on the working styles of nurses in 2026 revealed that over 60% of medical institutions and care facilities are considering wage increases for nurses following the medical fee revision. However, only 30% plan to actually raise base salaries, with increases expected mainly through bonuses and allowances. The survey targeted 300 medical institutions and 200 care facilities.

Perspective from M&A Medical Editorial Department

These survey results suggest that while the medical fee revision encourages wage increase intentions in the medical and care sectors, its effectiveness may vary by region and scale. In particular, the fact that base salary increases are limited to 30% suggests that many facilities are making management decisions to control increases in fixed costs. This indicates that in managing the compensation of nurses, where labor costs can fluctuate significantly, achieving economies of scale through M&A or strengthening the management base through group incorporation can be effective options for balancing sustainable wage increases with talent acquisition. For example, a scheme where a profitable medical corporation group integrates less profitable facilities through M&A and optimizes labor costs across the entire group has the potential to achieve wage increases that would be difficult for individual facilities to implement.

Points Highlighted by This News

• The medical fee revision stimulates wage increase intentions, but base pay raises are limited, with bonuses and allowances being the primary means.
• Many medical and care facilities show a cautious stance on raising base pay to avoid increased fixed costs.
• Economies of scale through M&A can be an effective option for balancing sustainable wage increases and talent acquisition.
• Strengthening the management base through group incorporation and similar measures may be key to achieving wage increases that are difficult for individual facilities.

Practical Questions Arising from This News

• If wage increases are considered due to the medical fee revision but base pay is not raised, how can nurse motivation be maintained?
• What impact will responses through bonuses and allowances have on future recruitment competitiveness?
• In what specific ways do economies of scale through M&A contribute to wage increases?

If You Feel “Should I Consult Too?”

How are wage increase considerations progressing at your hospital or facility in response to the medical fee revision? If raising base pay is difficult, there are concerns about the long-term impact on recruitment and retention by responding with bonuses and allowances. If you are facing challenges in balancing sustainable wage increases with a stable management base, options such as expanding scale through M&A or group formation may be the key to opening up the future for your hospital or facility. Please consult with an expert.

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