Determinants of Unpaid Hospital Charges Among Non-Resident Foreign Patients: A Retrospective Single-Center Study in Tokyo, Japan.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Unpaid medical expenses incurred by foreign nationals represent a growing concern for healthcare systems amid increasing international mobility. Japan, which lacks mandatory public insurance coverage for non-resident visitors, faces particular vulnerability in terms of uncompensated hospital care. This study aims to identify factors contributing to unpaid medical charges among uninsured, non-resident foreign patients hospitalized at a tertiary care facility in Tokyo. Methods: This retrospective observational analysis was conducted using medical and administrative data from patients admitted between January 2023 and February 2025. Patients who received elective medical tourism care were excluded. Data on demographics, length of hospital stay, care intens

SUBMITTER: Saeki S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12652974 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature