I have first build my career as physical therapist in the India and currently working in the United States but I would like to discuss healthcare system of the country that I am not familiar with. I chose to research the healthcare system of Sweden for my discussion forum. Swedish healthcare system mainly government funded, where equal access to all citizens is the aim of the system (Holtz, 2017). Sweden healthcare system often used as a role model by other countries, as not spending much as other countries but provide excellent services for each individual and easily accessible (Thelocal.se, 2017). Patient have shortest hospital stay in Sweden compare to the US, Canada, Japan, China, Australia and western Europe (Thelocal.se, 2017). …show more content…
Sweden spends only 9% of gross domestic product (GDP) on healthcare, considered as half of the US healthcare funds, and providing good quality of life, high life expectancy and low infant mortality rate (Thelocal.se, 2017), moreover, 71% local fixation and income tax supporting this pillar (Holtz, 2017). The important parts of economical factors of Swedish system includes maximizing potential workforce by individual of the county and unemployment rate is very low 6.2% compare to other European countries in recession period (Granados, 2010). Research data shown country can more productive if manpower easily available and appropriate use with good technology and family planning as sex educations in schools and community (Holtz, 2017). Swedish healthcare system hierarchy begins with three parts as national level by ministry of health and social affairs, regional level by council and lastly local level by small municipalities (Holtz, 2017). The medical insurance is also play important role in the healthcare system of the country, privatizing medical insurance, government insurance and need could be great effect on society since most of the Sweden insurance is government basis (98% cost pay by government) and only 1.7% shown privet insurance holder out of total populations (Granados, 2010). Now a days, you can find privet hospitals for-profit healthcare operations which encourage and promoted by Sweden as a top destination for medical tourism (Thelocal.se,
The Nordic welfare state is famous around the world and especially social democrats cite Sweden when they try to push a new policy in their own country. It developed during the 20th century and started with ‘folkhemmet’ (the people’s home). A home in a good condition was seen as the basis for the well-being of the people and the state.
An analysis of the US and Canada’s systems reveals advantages and drawbacks within each structure. While it is apparent that both countries could benefit from the adoption of portions of the others system, Canada’s healthcare system offers several benefits over the US system.
In this paper, there will be a comparative analysis to the United States (U.S.) healthcare system and Canadians healthcare system highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of both.
In comparison, Germany spent slightly more than 11% of GDP (2011) towards healthcare funding. Universal health insurance is available to everybody with an option to purchase private insurance coverage (The U.S. Health Care System: An International Perspective, 2014). Approximately 90% of the population uses the national system in which premiums are income based. The system uses 240 private insurers for a non-profit, competitive system. Insurance costs are significantly less than the U.S. due to cost negotiations for medical facilities, appointments, and prescription medications (Sick Around the World, 2008).
A health care system that provides free health care services to its entire citizen can be termed as universal health care. This is a situation where all citizens are protected from financial costs in health care. It is recognized around the globe as it provides a specific package of benefits to all citizens in the entire nation. For instance, free health care can result to improved health outcomes. In addition, it provides financial risk protection and an improved access to health services. There is an increasing debate on how citizen should be provided with free medical services. Although United State does not permit free health care services it should have free health care for all citizens. This is due to the fact that healthcare is the largest industry in United State. Due to the fact that United State is a rich country, it should have a healthcare system that provides free services such as treatment for its entire citizen. This will play a significant role, as it will stop medical bankruptcies in...
Healthcare systems are put in place so that they can meet and satisfy the healthcare needs of a people within a geographical area. They have the mandate to deliver healthcare services to the intended group or population and ensure fair...
The increase in the number of unemployed due to economic crises continue to increase the number of uninsured and reduce people’s ability to access the healthcare insurance and services. Many are unable to cater for their health needs and thus may die immaturely due to the effect of severe illnesses.
A country’s health care system refers to all the institutions, programs, personnel, procedures, and the resources that are used to meet the health needs of its population. Health care systems vary from one country to another, depending on government policies and the health needs of the population. Besides, health care programs are flexible in the sense that they are tailored to meet health needs as they arise. Among the stakeholders in the formulation of a country’s health care system are governments, religious groups, non-governmental organizations, charity organizations, trade/labor unions, and interested individuals (Duckett, 2008). These entities formulate, implement, evaluate, and reform health services according to the needs of the sections of the population they target.
To further understand the US healthcare system and put in context how health coverage is provided to its population it is important to compare the US health system to another country like the Netherlands. In the Netherlands healthcare coverage has been achieved through competitive insurance markets similar to the US and the Dutch government does not control prices, productive capacity or funds but instead only acts as a regulator (Daley & Gubb, 2011). In 2006 the Dutch government held healthcare reforms because the country faced an issue that was very similar to the US, in regards to healthcare coverage inequalities, the population was covered through private and public health insurance, with stable private health insurance for the wealthy and unstable public insurance which lacked patient focus and was inefficient in comparison (Daley & Gubb, 2011). Many factors called for healthcare reformation in the Netherlands like a disarranged structure that ineffectively controlled cream skimming, lack of competitive incentives that for insurance companies resulting in bad performance, and the rising premiums
“A lot of what we "know" about other nations ' approach to health care is simply myth.” (Reid, 2013) Mr. T Reid said this quote best. We simply do not know enough about healthcare to form a judicious opinion on it. Healthcare is the number one field that is always changing and the changes are so vast that most cannot keep up with them. Many American’s, myself included have a hard time understanding the altering healthcare field and are always struggling to keep up with the modifications.
The U.S. healthcare system is very complex in structure hence it can be appraised with diverse perspectives. From one viewpoint it is described as the most unparalleled health care system in the world, what with the cutting-edge medical technology, the high quality human resources, and the constantly-modernized facilities that are symbolic of the system. This is in addition to the proliferation of innovations aimed at increasing life expectancy and enhancing the quality of life as well as diagnostic and treatment options. At the other extreme are the fair criticisms of the system as being fragmented, inefficient and costly. What are the problems with the U.S. healthcare system? These are the questions this opinion paper tries to propound.
In the 1900’s, Norway established a Health Care System to keep its country one of the happiest countries around the world. Within Norway, the health care system claims that they provide a free healthcare system, and overall best medical care for its patients. However this paper will include some contradictions within Norway’s Health care system, and offer suggestions on how to improve the Norwegian
Ultimately, the Dutch healthcare system is a very practical system to possible be instituted within the US, but lacks one key aspect that would drastically increase the efficiency of the system. Currently the Dutch health system is attempting to establish complexly electronic file but currently they are not complete and thus the national health system lags behind France and Germany that both have completely electronic health records and payment and thus with over 300,000,000 citizens to coordinate care for, it is more intelligent to have electronic records. This is why France and Germany are slightly more practical for the United States to reduce complexity.
Stockholm, Sweden, the capital of Sweden, is known for its history, culture, cuisine, and large position in Scandinavia and Europe. Towards south-western Sweden, Stockholm is spread across islands. The capital of Sweden expands through its archipelago. It is in Lake Mälaren, and outlooks the Baltic Sea (“Stockholm” 1) The country Sweden itself is apart of Europe, in the Scandinavia area, next to Denmark, Finland, and Norway.
Poor Medical health care is something prevalent in many countries. Every family all over the world has suffered deaths due to poor medical healthcare and insurance. The decreasing in the quality of health services provided to the individuals and patients is Poor medical healthcare. Poor Medical Health care is a critical problem that has to end, as studies about it showed that adults in the United States receive half of the needed health care services (EA & RH, 2001), and not only adults but also all types of citizens including children, if this problem did not end deaths of people will significantly increase (Cecere, 2009). Poor Medical health insurance can end with the aid of many solutions that will be proposed within this research paper. Thus, poor medical health care as mentioned before is a detracted problem that has to end because it is the reason of many peoples’ deaths.