Unbiased Analysis of Today's Healthcare Issues
The New York Times Magazine discusses two pressing issues: 1) what type of treatment to the elderly really wish to receive at the end of their life and 2) how does economic incentives affect how physicians advise these patients. Much of my own research has dealt with (2) [see here]. The following two excerpts are…
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Here is my earlier review of Italy’s healthcare system. Below is more information. Physicians: Physicians can treat patients in both the public and private sector. Citizens must enroll with a GP, but can choose their own doctor. Initial training requires 6 years with a dissertation required for completion. After that students can practice as GPs…
Here is my previous review of the German healthcare system. Below is the some additional information on medical care in France based on the book by William Roth. Funding and Insurance An individual joins a sickness funds to receive medical coverage. The sickness funds cover 90% of the population and the remaining 10% uses private insurance.…
The latest edition of the Cavalcade of Risk (#107) is up at My Wealth Builder.
The New York Times recently discussed the Rwandan model of healthcare. According to the article, “Rwanda has had national health insurance for 11 years now; 92 percent of the nation is covered, and the premiums are $2 a year.” By comparison, in the U.S. only 85% of people have health insurance and premiums costs thousands…
Here is my previous review of the French healthcare system. Below is the some additional information on medical care in France based on the book by William Roth. Physicians: Physicians generally work out of their own practices rather than in health centers. Physicians choose whether to work in the private sector or public sector. They…
Here is my previous review of the Canadian system. Below, I will include additional information on healthcare in Canada based on the book by William Roth. Insurance Government-funded insurance covers the majority of Canadians. Private insurance was recently made legal in Canada, but private insurance is still held by a very small proportion of the…
In the past, I have reviewed the healthcare systems of a variety of countries in my Health Care Around the World series. This week, I will revisit the healthcare systems of a number of these countries using a new source. The source is Comprehensive Healthcare for the U.S.: An Idealized Model by William F. Roth.…
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