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Osaka Municipal Hospital failed to pay some of the benefits to about 1,500 doctors, nurses, and other employees, and the Labor Standards Inspection Agency recommended that corrections be made. Initially, about 800 million yen remained unpaid due to difficulties in payment. The hospital completely changed its policy on paying this amount. At another Osaka City press conference on September 6, Mayor Yasushi Ito apologized, saying, “I am sorry for causing concern to the staff and patients.” The problem was that Osaka Municipal Hospital failed to pay 1.05 billion yen in benefits to about 1,500 doctors, nurses, etc., and the Labor Standards Inspection Agency recommended corrections. Last year, the hospital paid 230 million yen. However, the company said it would pay. it would be difficult to pay the remaining 800 million yen due to financial difficulties. After discussions with the Labor Standards Inspection Agency, the hospital decided to pay the full amount. Osaka Mayor Yasushi Ito said, “We have considered and given instructions on how much additional payment can be made through management efforts.” The timing of the end of the payments has not yet been determined.