Open Access Library Journal 2020, Volume 7, e6227 ISSN Online: 2333-9721 ISSN Print: 2333-9705 DOI: 10.4236/oalib.1106227 May 29, 2020 1 Open Access Library Journal Analyzing the Health Security System in Japan: Lessons Learned for Bangladesh Muhammad Kawsar Mahmud Counseling and Placement Center, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka, Bangladesh Abstract Bangladesh has achieved tremendous success in health sector. Despite re- markable achievements in health security is still a concern for the nation. Most of the people still live in village and grope to receive better health ser- vices around them. However, they don’t have scope to consult with antic- ipated doctors aside from coming in any city. On the other hand, medical ex- penses are quite high that puts pressure on them. This article explores Japa- nese’ experience in designing and implementing effective mechanism and policies for better health service and extracts lessons from them to suggest some policy measures that Bangladesh may consider in its effort to ensure quality and affordable health service. This study applies qualitative research methodology and collects data from secondary sources. This study found that all citizens of Japan have to come under any insurance policy to receive health services that results bills are paid under copayment system. The government also sets all prices centrally that is why no one can increase or decrease any medical expenses. This study also found that payment portion for medical expenses being changed based on ages that leave the scope for the citizen to receive health service under a convenient and affordable condition. These in- itiatives together with other supporting attempts would help Bangladesh achieve better health service. Subject Areas Health Policy, Public Health Keywords Health Service, Insurance, Out of Pocket Money, Patients, Payment 1. Introduction According to the WHO Constitution, “the health of all peoples is fundamental to How to cite this paper: Mahmud, M.K. (2020) Analyzing the Health Security System in Japan: Lessons Learned for Bangladesh. Open Access Library Journal, 7: e6227. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1106227 Received: March 13, 2020 Accepted: May 26, 2020 Published: May 29, 2020 Copyright © 2020 by author(s) and Open Access Library Inc. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution International License (CC BY 4.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Open Access