忘備録 医療法人や協会に属すること
病院が〇〇会(医療法人や協会)に属する意味
日本の病院が「〇〇会」のような医療法人や協会に属することは、組織運営の安定性や経営支援を目的としています。以下にその詳細、メリット・デメリット、加入方法、退会方法、新しい会を設立する方法について説明します。
1. 医療法人や協会に属する意味
定義
「〇〇会」とは、多くの場合、医療法人、医師会、病院協会、または同一法人が運営する複数の病院・診療所の総称です。
法人格を持つことで、法的・財政的な安定性が得られ、運営がスムーズになります。
属する主な理由
財務的安定:
法人の資産を利用し、病院運営に必要な資金を確保しやすくなる。
経営が法人全体で支えられるため、赤字部門の補填が可能。
経営支援:
医療法人や協会の経営ノウハウを活用できる。
人材管理、医療機器購入、ITインフラ整備などでスケールメリットを享受。
規制対応:
医療法や税制の変化への対応が迅速。
法律や規制に基づいた適切な運営が可能。
2. 良さと悪さ
良さ(メリット)
財務的安定性:
組織全体の予算管理により、運営資金が安定。
資金繰りに困る場面で他の施設からの支援を受けられる。
スケールメリット:
医療機器の共同購入でコスト削減。
法人全体での交渉力が強化される。
人材確保:
法人内で人材の融通が可能(例:看護師の異動、医師の派遣)。
専門支援:
経営や規制対応のアドバイスを専門チームから受けられる。
医師会や病院協会のネットワークを通じた最新情報の共有。
ブランド力:
法人名が知名度の高い場合、患者からの信頼度が向上。
悪さ(デメリット)
意思決定の制約:
法人や協会の意向に縛られ、独自の運営が難しくなる。
新規事業や診療科の追加に時間がかかることがある。
利益配分の不公平感:
他施設の赤字補填に収益が使われる場合、収益性の高い病院のスタッフが不満を抱くことがある。
自由度の低下:
医師や看護師の異動が多発し、現場の安定性が損なわれる可能性。
法人全体の規則や方針に従わなければならない。
ブランドに依存:
法人名の評判が悪化すると、個別の病院にも悪影響を及ぼす。
3. 入るための方法
加入可能な法人・協会の調査:
地域の医師会、病院協会、または医療法人とコンタクトを取る。
加盟条件(財務基盤、診療科目、病床数など)を確認。
正式な手続き:
申請書を提出し、必要に応じて会費を支払う。
経営状況の審査や面談が行われる場合もある。
契約締結:
組織に属することで得られる支援や義務を理解し、契約書を交わす。
4. やめるための方法
内部検討:
退会理由を明確化(例:独自経営を目指す、方針の違い)。
経営への影響をシミュレーション。
退会申請:
法人または協会の定める手続きに従い、正式な退会申請を提出。
財務清算:
退会に伴う未払い会費や負債を清算。
独自運営の準備:
法人を離れた後の経営基盤を確保(財務、人材、設備の確保)。
5. 会を作る方法
新たな医療法人の設立
設立要件の確認:
都道府県ごとの医療法人設立基準(病床数、資産要件、施設基準など)を確認。
厚生労働省のガイドラインを参考にする。
計画書の作成:
事業計画、収支計画、運営方針を詳細に記載した計画書を作成。
行政への申請:
地域の医療監督機関に必要書類を提出し、審査を受ける。
設立認可の取得:
審査通過後、法人設立の認可を得て、登記を行う。
新たな協会の設立
目的と会員の募集:
設立の趣旨(例:専門診療の研究推進、地域医療の改善)を明確化。
協力者を募り、会員を確保。
組織体制の構築:
会長、事務局、理事会などの役職を設置。
規約やルールを策定。
資金調達:
会費や寄付金を基に活動資金を確保。
行政や医療機関への登録:
公的な認可が必要な場合は、地方自治体や厚生労働省へ申請。
The meaning of a hospital belonging to a medical corporation or association
The purpose of a Japanese hospital belonging to a medical corporation or association such as "XX Association" is to ensure the stability of organizational management and management support. Below we will explain the details, advantages and disadvantages, how to join, how to withdraw, and how to establish a new association.
The meaning of belonging to a medical corporation or association
Definition
"XX Association" is often a general term for multiple hospitals and clinics operated by a medical corporation, medical association, hospital association, or the same corporation.
Having corporate status provides legal and financial stability and makes management smoother.
Main reasons for belonging
Financial stability:
It is easier to secure the funds necessary for hospital management by using the assets of the corporation.
Since management is supported by the entire corporation, it is possible to compensate for deficit departments.
Management support:
The management know-how of medical corporations and associations can be utilized.
Enjoy economies of scale in human resource management, medical equipment purchases, and IT infrastructure development.
Regulatory compliance:
Quick response to changes in medical law and tax systems.
Appropriate management based on laws and regulations is possible.
Good and bad points
Good points (merits)
Financial stability:
Operating funds are stable due to budget management of the entire organization.
Support from other facilities can be received when cash flow is difficult.
Economies of scale:
Cost reduction through joint purchase of medical equipment.
Negotiating power of the entire corporation is strengthened.
Securing human resources:
Human resources can be flexibly distributed within the corporation (e.g., transfer of nurses, dispatch of doctors).
Specialized support:
Advice on management and regulatory compliance can be received from a specialized team.
Sharing of the latest information through networks of medical associations and hospital associations.
Brand power:
If the corporation name is well-known, patients will trust the corporation more.
Bad points (disadvantages)
Constraints on decision-making:
Bound by the wishes of the corporation or association, making independent management difficult.
It can take time to add new businesses or medical departments.
Sense of unfairness in profit distribution:
When profits are used to cover the deficits of other facilities, staff at profitable hospitals may become dissatisfied.
Reduced freedom:
Doctors and nurses may be transferred frequently, which may undermine stability at the site.
Rules and policies of the entire corporation must be followed.
Dependence on brand:
If the reputation of the corporation name deteriorates, it will have a negative impact on individual hospitals.
How to join
Research corporations and associations that can be joined:
Contact local medical associations, hospital associations, or medical corporations.
Confirm the conditions for membership (financial base, medical departments, number of hospital beds, etc.).
Formal procedures:
Submit an application and pay membership fees as necessary.
In some cases, a review of the business situation and an interview will be conducted.
Contract conclusion:
Understand the support and obligations that can be obtained by belonging to the organization and sign a contract.
How to quit
Internal consideration:
Clarify the reason for withdrawal (e.g., aiming for independent management, differences in policy).
Simulate the impact on business management.
Withdrawal application:
Submit a formal withdrawal application according to the procedures set by the corporation or association.
Financial liquidation:
Clear any outstanding membership fees and liabilities associated with withdrawal.
Preparing for independent operation:
Secure a management base after leaving the corporation (secure finances, personnel, and facilities).
How to create an association
Establishing a new medical corporation
Confirming the requirements for establishment:
Confirm the medical corporation establishment standards for each prefecture (number of hospital beds, asset requirements, facility standards, etc.).
Refer to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare.
Preparing a plan:
Prepare a plan that details the business plan, income and expenditure plan, and management policy.
Applying to the government:
Submit the necessary documents to the local medical supervision agency and undergo review.
Obtaining approval for establishment:
After passing the review, obtain approval for the establishment of the corporation and register.
Establishing a new association
Purpose and recruiting members:
Clarify the purpose of establishment (e.g., promoting research into specialized medical care, improving regional medical care).
Recruit collaborators and secure members.
Establishing an organizational structure:
Establish positions such as chairman, secretariat, and board of directors.
Establish regulations and rules.
Fundraising:
Secure operating funds from membership fees and donations.
Registering with government and medical institutions:
If official approval is required, apply to your local government or the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.