No.4060
Medical Equipment and Services at Newly Opened Clinics: Key Research Findings 2026
Medical Equipment and Services at Newly Opened Clinics
Yano Research Institute (the President, Takashi Mizukoshi) has conducted a corporate questionnaire to explore the adoption status of key medical systems and equipment at newly opened clinics. This press release shares some of the findings.
Summary of Research Findings
YANO has conducted a corporate questionnaire to 214 clinics that were newly opened in 2025.
The data reveals that EMRs have become an essential system in healthcare, adopted by 97.6% of clinics. Cloud-based EMRs are by far the most popular choice at 73.1%, vastly eclipsing on-premise systems at 24.5%. This preference for the cloud is fueled by vendor marketing and, crucially, lower upfront costs, as clinics can avoid the expensive burden of purchasing and maintaining their own server hardware and software licenses.
Noteworthy Topics
Adoption Status of Voice-to-Text Tools (AI SOAP Notes) and AI Medical Documentation Tools
When asked about the deployment of AI tools —specifically voice-to-text solutions (AI SOAP notes) and AI medical documentation that had “implemented at the time of opening” reached 4.5% and 3.5%, respectively.
The relatively low adoption rates are attributable to the timing of solution availability, as full-scale platform launches only began in 2024. Going forward, adoption rates are projected to increase as these AI documentation tools have strong potential to significantly streamline clinical workflows.
Research Outline
2.Research Object： 214 clinics nationwide (clinics that were newly opened in 2025)
3.Research Methogology： Mailed questionnaire
Corporate Questionnaire on Medical Equipment and Services at Newly Opened Clinics
This survey explored the adoption status of key medical IT systems and equipment at newly opened clinics through mailed questionnaire.
What are “Newly Opened Clinics”?
“Newly Opened Clinics” are defined as medical facilities that meet all of the following criteria:
- Listed as general clinics in the Survey of Medical Facilities by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- General clinics without inpatient beds (i.e., outpatient-only facilities)
- Established as brand-new clinics (i.e., not through succession or relocation)
- Not specializing in ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, or cosmetic/aesthetic medicine
＜Products and Services in the Market＞
Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Medical appointment system, Web-based pre-consultation system, Online consultation system, Treatment plan creation system/function, Reception system, Billing system, AI SOAP note generator, AI medical documentation tools, Digital patient ID card (patient ID card app), Waiting room digital signage, Automated telephone response (IVR), X-ray imaging device, computed radiography (CR)/ digital radiography (DR), diagnostic ultrasound imaging equipment, electrocardiograph, electronic endoscope; Pharmaceutical wholesalers who are currently doing business with, Clinical testing centers that are currently doing business with, Companies involved in the support for opening the clinic, sources consulted/referenced regarding preparations for opening clinics, etc.
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