Patient Communication DX "MediOS" Begins Providing Video Content in Obstetrics

Contrea Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kazuhiro Kawabata) announced that its patient communication DX solution "MediOS" will begin providing video content in the obstetrics field from May 1, 2026 (Friday). Background of Obstetrics Content Production While Japan's perinatal care is indispensable for maintaining a medical environment where women can give birth with peace of mind, challenges regarding the sustainability of the system have been pointed out. The background of the shortage and regional maldistribution of doctors involved in perinatal care is attributed to multiple factors, including a decrease in the number of doctors specializing in obstetrics and gynecology to 11,690, and the tendency for doctors to concentrate in hospitals in limited urban areas. Furthermore, with the decrease in delivery facilities, there is concern about worsening access to delivery facilities for pregnant women. In addition, although the number of births has decreased for 10 consecutive years to 705,809, the increase in high-risk births due to factors such as the increase in elderly pregnancies, the rise in high-risk newborns such as low birth weight infants, and long-term hospitalization in NICUs necessitate a sophisticated medical system with collaboration across multiple medical departments. In such an environment, there is a demand for a system that can provide important explanations regarding prenatal check-ups, prenatal screening, delivery methods, etc., with a certain level of quality even within limited consultation hours. MediOS has started providing obstetrics content to support the creation of an environment where pregnant women can access necessary information and connect to appropriate medical care for consultations and treatment choices, by offering standardized explanations in the obstetrics field through videos, thereby reducing the burden of explanation on medical professionals and standardizing explanations. Through this expansion of obstetrics content, we aim to support the standardization of explanations in the obstetrics field and realize a better communication experience for both medical professionals and pregnant women. This release includes a partial reference video of 'Cesarean Section'. Obstetrics Content Lineup The main video content to be provided this time is as follows: - About prenatal check-ups - About midwife outpatient clinics - About optional screening - What is prenatal screening? - About fetal screening - What is a cesarean section? - About labor induction/augmentation - What are episiotomy and instrumental delivery? - About partner-attended birth - About the semi-open system - About cooperation for student clinical training We plan to sequentially expand content in the perinatal field, taking into account the needs of medical sites. Planned Production Lineup (to be released sequentially from summer 2026) - How labor progresses - Body preparation for childbirth - Body changes during pregnancy - Flow and physical aspects of painless delivery - Admission guide - Discharge guide - Postpartum life, etc. *Titles and lineup may change depending on development status. Please contact us via the inquiry form for the latest information. About MediOS In addition to "video explanations" that reproduce routine patient explanations for surgeries, anesthesia, examinations, and hospitalizations with animated videos, MediOS provides "electronic medical questionnaire/anamnesis," "electronic consent forms," and "patient messages" in a one-stop manner, realizing streamlined information flow between medical professionals and patients across medical departments. MediOS develops its services based on the concept of "patient task sharing." By encouraging patients themselves to actively participate in understanding and preparation, it appropriately transfers repetitive tasks from medical professionals, supporting the healthcare delivery system in an era of labor shortages. Furthermore, in the medical fee revision for Reiwa 8 (2026), the utilization of "more than 10 types of videos for patients" was newly added as one of the special requirements for easing the placement standards for additional medical office work assistance, and quantitative effect evaluation is now required. MediOS supports a system that can quickly operate "more than 10 types of explanatory videos for patients" and is also equipped with a report function that can quantitatively visualize video viewing status and patient comprehension. It provides an environment that can objectively prove the fulfillment of calculation requirements. Inquiries If you are interested in MediOS, please contact us here. Contact Us Company Profile Company Name: Contrea Inc. Representative Director CEO: Kazuhiro Kawabata Location: Headquarters: Shinjuku Sumitomo Building 18F, 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Business Activities: Planning, development, operation, and sales of "MediOS" for hospitals and clinics. Corporate Website: https://www.contrea.jp/ Product Website: https://medios.guide/ Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Overview of Vital Statistics Monthly Report Annual Total (Provisional) for Reiwa 6 (2024)" Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Results of Statistics on Physicians, Dentists, and Pharmacists for Reiwa 6 (2024) Announced (Press Release)" Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Overview of Statistics on Physicians, Dentists, and Pharmacists (Reiwa 6)" Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Delivery Facility Establishment and Equipment Development Project"