Consultation Fees to Rise from June to Cope with Inflation and Wage Hikes – 47NEWS

News Highlights

Starting June 2026, some consultation fees are expected to increase. This measure is likely intended to address ongoing inflation and wage increases for healthcare professionals. Specific details regarding the fees subject to increase and the amounts are anticipated to be announced soon.

M&A Medical Editorial Perspective

The upcoming increase in consultation fees is a direct response to rising costs in healthcare facility management and is a significant development in the context of M&A and business succession. In particular, inflation and labor cost increases can lead to a decline in profitability, further raising the hurdles for business continuity for healthcare institutions facing a lack of successors. For instance, community-based clinics may find themselves unable to absorb cost increases solely through revisions in medical fees, potentially leading to an increase in cases where they are forced to close down or cease operations. In such circumstances, third-party succession (M&A) can serve not only as a solution to succession issues but also as a strategy for “life extension” before facing financial difficulties or for “maximizing business value.” For sellers, in particular, considering M&A at an early stage increases the likelihood of a more favorable succession or a path to continue contributing to regional healthcare.

Points Raised by This News

• Inflation and wage hikes are the primary drivers for the increase in consultation fees, directly impacting the revenue structure of medical institutions.
• Healthcare institutions with no successor face a risk of difficulty in continuing operations if revenue improvement is not expected.
• Third-party succession can be an effective option for avoiding management difficulties and ensuring the continuation of regional healthcare.
• Early consideration of M&A is essential for maintaining and improving the business value of medical institutions.

Practical Questions Arising from This News

• To what extent will this increase in consultation fees affect my clinic’s revenue?
• What other management improvement measures can be considered to cope with inflation and wage increases?
• I do not have a successor; when is the right time to consider M&A in this situation?

If You Feel “Should I Consult?”

If you are concerned about whether your current revenue structure can sustain future business operations amidst the expected continued cost increases due to inflation and wage hikes, you should consider consulting with an expert. Especially if you are facing a lack of successors or cost increases that cannot be covered by medical fees alone, considering succession options including M&A at an early stage may allow you to secure a better future for your business while continuing to contribute to regional healthcare.

M&A Medical (CentralMedience Inc.) supports the business succession of medical corporations, hospitals, and clinics as a certified M&A support institution by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency, with a complete success fee system. Consultations are handled with strict confidentiality. Free consultations are available here.