Medical Institution Bankruptcies Continue to Rise in First Half of 2026, Reaching 38 Cases (Second Highest for a First Half), with ‘Lack of Successors’ as the Top Reason (Tokyo Shoko Research) – Yahoo! News

Trends in the medical industry directly impact the business succession and M&A strategies of hospitals, clinics, and medical corporations. Changes in the complex business environment, such as revisions to medical fees, lack of successors, labor shortages, the burden of capital investment, and the advancement of regional medical plans, are forcing medical institutions to make new management decisions.

As an option for successor issues and changes in the business environment,Third-Party Succession M&Ais increasing in importance year by year. By choosing succession over closure or廃業 (business dissolution), it is possible to achieve all of the following: securing a transfer price, maintaining staff employment, ensuring continuity of patient care, and continuing regional medical services. The framework for SME Agency-certified M&A support institutions has also been established, and advisory services specializing in the unique licensing, tax, and labor issues of the medical industry have become widespread.

For medical institutions making management decisions, accurately grasping industry trends and seeking early consultation with experts are key to attracting the best options. As an M&A advisory firm specializing in the medical industry, we support medical institutions with free consultations and a success fee basis.