[Support for Opening Home Nursing Care Stations] "iBow New Business Opening Perfect Course" Renewed

— Moving from Dispersed Information for Home Nursing Care Opening Preparations to a Learning and Practical Workflow Supporting Operations After Opening —

eWeLL Inc. (eWeLL, Stock Code: 5038, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka), a provider of home nursing care support services as a home healthcare platformer, has renewed its "iBow New Business Opening Perfect Course" for individuals planning or considering opening a new home nursing care station, effective March 27, 2026.

This renewal will further support the steady establishment of home nursing care stations, which are essential medical resources in the community, and the construction of a robust business foundation that is not hindered by systemic or management challenges. It will enable managers to focus on their aspiration of providing "high-quality nursing care" and support the realization of stable business operations that can continuously sustain regional healthcare.

■Background: Multiple Challenges and Information Fragmentation in Establishing Home Nursing Care Stations

Against the backdrop of a declining birthrate and an aging population, the demand for home nursing care is steadily increasing, with the number of newly established facilities reaching an all-time high.

However, according to a survey by the Japan Association of Home Care Nursing, the number of home nursing care stations closing (including temporary closures) in fiscal year 2025 is projected to be a record 1,241, with a closure rate of 6.6%, nearly double the 3.4% rate for general small and medium-sized enterprises. (※1)

While the reasons for closure are varied, realistic factors such as insufficient preparation before opening and deficiencies in understanding systems and management after opening, which cannot be overcome by aspiration alone, are also at play.

1. "Increasing Complexity of Opening Preparations" Amidst Expanding Demand

Many prospective managers find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information as soon as they decide to establish a station.

The reality is that they face numerous difficulties, such as prioritizing what to tackle first and balancing the pursuit of ideal nursing care with cumbersome administrative procedures.

2. "Obscurity of Information" in Administrative Procedures

The preparation for establishing a station involves a wide range of related systems and procedures, with multiple points of contact, making it difficult to grasp the overall picture of necessary information.

Municipalities play a crucial role as the window for "designation applications" based on the Long-Term Care Insurance Act and other laws. On the other hand, notifications to regional bureaus of health and welfare concerning medical fee calculations, applications related to intractable diseases and public expense medical care, and labor management (Labor Standards Act, etc.) all have different confirmation points and procedures depending on the system.

Therefore, when proceeding with opening preparations, a pathway is needed that allows for cross-referencing and comprehensive confirmation of related information in addition to municipal guidelines, ensuring no omissions.

3. "Barrier of Management Skills" as Medical Professionals Become Managers

The management of "people, resources, and finances," which forms the core of business operations, is also key to business success.

Human Resource Recruitment and Labor Management: Recruitment strategies for nurses, employment contracts, and the establishment of work rules.

Building a Revenue Structure: Selection of "additional fees" that match the characteristics of the facility and fulfillment of their calculation requirements.

Business Planning and Finance: Development of cash flow management and sustainable business operation schemes.

In situations where specialized management skills are required in all aspects, managers must make timely and appropriate decisions.

Amidst these circumstances, in response to the industry's high closure rate mentioned earlier, eWeLL decided to eliminate insufficient preparation before opening and stumbling blocks after opening, and to promote the business growth of stations.

Therefore, we have significantly revamped the "iBow New Business Opening Perfect Course" by structuring and reorganizing the necessary information before and after opening, and reconfiguring it into a form that can be implemented step-by-step in practice.

■ Centralizing Information and Supporting "Successful Opening to Operation" Through Phased Design

In this renewal, we have organized the information and content of the previous version and revised the structure to comprehensively address questions from business opening preparation to operation.

We support business owners in building a foundation to access necessary information without confusion, prevent omissions, and get their operations on track after opening.

Key Points of Renewal

1) New Addition: Opening Roadmap & Checklist

We have organized the flow to opening and the necessary actions chronologically, linking them to relevant videos, templates, and manuals for each step. This design makes it easy to understand "what to do next."

2) New Addition: List of Notifications & Procedures (Supports Prevention of Omissions)

We have created a list of notifications and procedures required for opening, strengthening the practical workflow to prevent omissions in preparation.

3) Expanded Practical Templates & Expert-Supervised Manuals (from 18 to 35 items)

We have expanded the collection of practical document templates that can be "used as is" and manuals required for operations.

We aim for content that is easy to implement in practice, from opening preparations to the start of operations.

4) Revamped Video Content and Top Page for Improved Learning and Searchability

Video content has been updated from general explanations to content that delves deeper into on-site issues such as "designation applications" and "sales strategies."

Concurrently, the top page has been revamped to provide a smoother pathway to reach desired information more quickly.

Content related to systems is scheduled for release soon.

In addition to opening preparations, we have extended the available usage period to provide practical support and learning opportunities that are also necessary during the post-opening operational phase.

Supervision

To enhance the quality and practical applicability of this service, the content has been developed with the following structure:

【Manuals: On-site Practical Operations & Management Support】Japan Association of Male Nurses

Supervised by experts who are actively involved in supporting home nursing care on the front lines and have a deep understanding of the real-world situation. Practical know-how that is "truly usable" from a field perspective, such as daily workflow and patient care, has been reflected in the manuals.

【Templates: Legal, Labor, and Contract Support】BAMBOO INCUBATOR Inc.

Leveraging their strength in having experts such as lawyers and social insurance labor consultants, they supervised templates that take into account recent legal revisions. They provided broad and precise support, from various contracts requiring advanced knowledge to regulations for creating a labor environment where staff can work with peace of mind.

Service Information

Start Date (Renewal Date): March 27, 2026

Service Area: Nationwide
Price: 150,000 yen (excluding tax)

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■ Future Outlook

eWeLL provides services with the aim of enabling those aspiring to open new home nursing care stations to access necessary information without confusion, and to continue providing home nursing care in their communities after opening.

As a home healthcare platformer, we will not only provide systems but also offer comprehensive support for home nursing care utilizing data and technology, thereby supporting the creation of a sustainable and developing regional healthcare environment.

■ About eWeLL

With the mission of "Making People Happy," eWeLL promotes operational support for home healthcare through DX, providing services that improve the operational efficiency of healthcare professionals and enhance patient QOL.

We offer services such as the electronic medical record system for home nursing care, "iBow," and the matching platform "Carelogood" that optimizes medical resources for the entire region and streamlines hospital discharge support. These services are used daily by over 63,000 nurses and other professionals (※2) in all 47 prefectures, supporting the care of over 9.2 million homebound patients (※3) cumulatively.

Company Name: eWeLL Inc.
Listed Market: Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (Stock Code: 5038)
Representative: Norito Nakano, President and CEO
Headquarters: Osaka Midousuji Building 13F, 4-1-3 Kotarō-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Established: June 11, 2012

Business Content: Business support in the home healthcare field (including providing SaaS-based business support tools for home nursing care stations such as the electronic medical record system "iBow," and the "iBow Administrative Support Service" which outsources medical fee claim processing).

URL: eWeLL Official Website https://ewell.co.jp
　　　eWeLL Investor Relations https://ewell.co.jp/ir
　　　iBow Official Website https://ewellibow.jp
　　　Carelogood Official Website https://carelogood.jp

※1　Japan Association of Home Care Nursing, "Survey Results on the Number of Home Nursing Care Stations for Fiscal Year 2025"

　　　From Small and Medium Enterprise Agency, White Paper on Small and Medium Enterprises 2021, Chapter 2, "Actual Conditions of Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Businesses.".

※2　Total number of nurses, assistant nurses, certified nurse specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychiatric social workers, nursing assistants, etc., working within iBow as of the end of December 2025.

※3　Cumulative number of patients for whom home nursing care instruction sheets were issued within iBow as of the end of December 2025.