MCHmo" and "Kosodate DX", applications for mother-child handbooks, are listed in the Digital Agency's "Catalog of Services/Systems Supporting Good Practices in Digital Implementation (2nd Edition)"

~Available for introduction using the "Digital Rural City National Concept Grant (Digital Implementation Type)" ~.

- The following is content from the press release -

　Maternal and child health notebook application "Maternal and child health notebook" and "Child-rearing DX(R)", a digitalization support service for local governments' child-rearing related businesses, are listed as representative services in the "Medical, Health and Child-rearing" field in the "Catalog of Services and Systems Supporting Excellent Examples of Digital Implementation (2nd Edition)" by the Digital Agency. The service was listed as a representative service in the field of "medical, health, and child-rearing" in the Digital Agency's "Catalog of Services/Systems Supporting Excellent Examples of Digital Implementation (2nd Edition).
　In order to reduce the burden on local government officials and support the introduction of services that meet their objectives, "services/systems subject to the model specifications with recommended functions" in the catalog are given a "★" mark, and are given priority for selection when applying for the "Digital Rural City National Concept Grant (Digital Implementation Type)". This will be given priority (additional points) when applying for the Digital Rural City National Concept Grant (Digital Implementation Type).
　MCHMO" is also eligible for the "★ mark" as a service that corresponds to the "Model Specifications for Maternal and Child Health Handbook Application," and will be given priority (additional points) when applying for the grant.
*Only municipalities that have not yet introduced "Maternal and Child Health Care" are eligible for priority adoption (point-earning measures) based on the "★" mark.

Provides seamless support for all child-rearing households from pregnancy to delivery and child rearing, and reduces the workload of local governments.

The "Maternal and Child Health Record Book" application "Maternal and Child Health Record Book" is a service that has been introduced in approximately 600 municipalities throughout Japan to provide seamless support for all child-rearing households from pregnancy to delivery and childcare. It has a full range of convenient functions to help mothers and fathers who are busy with childcare and work, such as recording and managing health data of expectant mothers and children, managing vaccination schedules, providing advice on childbirth and childcare, sharing functions with grandparents and other family members living in remote areas, and notifying local information distributed by the local government. The system also provides information on local information distributed by the local government.

Child-rearing DX, available as an additional function to MCHMo, is a service that uses digital technology to simplify procedures related to maternal and child health and child-rearing-related services, improving convenience for households raising children and reducing the workload on local governments. Services are offered for each project, such as child immunization, infant health checkups, and companion consultation support, making it possible to introduce services tailored to each municipality's situation.

Child Rearing DX," which is being introduced more and more throughout Japan, has a high track record of use and implementation effectiveness.

As of December 2023, "Child Rearing DX" has been introduced in as many as 160 municipalities, and those municipalities that have introduced the service have recorded high usage results and introduction effects.

Case Study of Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

Introduced "Accompanying Consultation Support Service" and implemented "Advance Application for Pregnancy Notification (Pregnancy Notification and Pre-submission of Questionnaire to Pregnant Women)". 93.81 TP6T*1 of advance applications were made through the application.

For local governments, the application of pregnancy notification through the application eliminates the need to input the procedural documents into the administrative system, which used to occur when paper notification was made, saving approximately 460 man-hours per year*2, leading to increased operational efficiency and enabling detailed support tailored to each individual applicant when they come to the office.

1 Actual figures for FY2022 application (April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023)
Number of advance applications for pregnancy notification, etc. from "Kitakyushu Child-Raising Support Application": 5,547
Pregnancy notification and other advance application rate from "Kitakyushu Child-Raising Support Application": 93.81 TP6T
(Calculated using the denominator of 5,911 prior applications for pregnancy notification, etc. in Kitakyushu City in FY2022)
2 Comparison before and after implementation of application
Improved operational efficiency of staff: reduced man-hours by approximately 460 hours/year
*Calculated as 5 minutes of data entry time per pregnancy notification receipt x 5,547 work cases.
(Reference) More than 90% of pregnancy notifications in Kitakyushu City in FY2022 were submitted through the "Kitakyushu Child Raising Support Application!
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000099909.html

Example in Kasuga City, Fukuoka Prefecture

The "Accompanying Consultation Support Service" was utilized for "Pregnancy Notification" and "Childbirth Support Grant" applications, and the application rate through the application recorded 100%*3. Parents can input and apply for notification forms, application forms, and various questionnaires at their favorite time in the comfort of their own home or other calm places, reducing the waiting time on the day of their visit, thereby reducing the burden on expectant and nursing mothers. In addition, the system has gained high support from the local government side, which confirms the contents in advance through advance submission, enabling them to make solid preparations and systems, and to provide more appropriate and careful support.

3 Actual application applications for the period April-June 2023
Total number of applications for pregnancy notification and maternity support funds in Kasuga City: 180
Number of "Pregnancy Notification" and "Childbirth Support Allowance" applications from "MCHMo": 180
Pregnancy notification" and "maternity support payment" application rates from "MCHMo": 100%
(Reference) Application for "Pregnancy Notification" and "Delivery Support Grant" through "Maternity Mo" in Kasuga City, Fukuoka Prefecture to 100%.
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000099909.html

In the 2022 Winter Digita Koshien held by the Cabinet Secretariat, the achievements of municipalities that introduced "Child Rearing DX" were highly evaluated, and the program was selected as one of the top 8 out of 172 entries for its use of digital technology to solve individual local issues, improve the lives of residents, and promote local industry. The award was presented to the best 8 out of 172 applications.

(Reference) "Childhood Vaccination Service" of "Maternal and Child Health Care DX" won the top 8 prize in the 2022 Winter Digita Koshien (Winter Digita Koshien) held by the Cabinet Secretariat!
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000099909.html

Services can be introduced using the "Digital Rural City National Concept Grant (Digital Implementation Type)".

MCHMo" and "Child Rearing DX" can be introduced using the "Digital Rural City National Concept Grant (Digital Implementation Type)". As a result, 9 municipalities in FY 2008 and 14 municipalities in FY 2022 have introduced the services using this grant.

Past Adoption Results

FY2021 : 9 municipalities

(Towada City, Aomori Prefecture; Kudo Village, Iwate Prefecture; Hago Town, Akita Prefecture; Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture; Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture; Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture; Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture; Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture; Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture)

FY2022 : 14 municipalities

(Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture; Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture; Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture; Inabe City, Mie Prefecture; Koga City, Shiga Prefecture; Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture; Kumatori Town, Osaka Prefecture; Shijonawate City, Osaka Prefecture; Katsuo Town, Okayama Prefecture; Demizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture; Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture; Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture; Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture; Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture)

In recognition of these achievements, the Digital Agency's "Catalog of Services/Systems Supporting Good Practices in Digital Implementation (2nd Edition)" listed the company as a representative service in the "Medical, Health, and Childcare" field.

(Reference) Catalogue of services/systems supporting good practices in digital implementation (2nd Edition)
https://digiden-service-catalog.digital.go.jp/medical/7506/

In addition, in order to reduce the burden on local government officials and support the introduction of services that meet their objectives, "services/systems subject to the model specifications with recommended functions" in the catalog are given a "★ mark" and are given priority (extra points) when applying for the "Digital Rural City National Concept Grant (Digital Implementation Type)". This will be given priority (extra points) when applying for the Digital Rural City National Concept Grant (Digital Implementation Type).

MCHMO" is also eligible for the "★ mark" as a service that corresponds to the "Model Specifications for Maternal and Child Health Handbook Application," and will be given priority (additional points) when applying for the grant.
*Only municipalities that have not yet introduced "Maternal and Child Health Care" are eligible for priority adoption (point-earning measures) based on the "★" mark.

If you are interested in introducing "Maternal and Child Health" and "Child Rearing DX" using this grant, please feel free to contact us at the URL below for case studies of neighboring municipalities that have introduced such systems and for consultations on their efforts.