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What is Britain's National Health Service dedicated to?
What is Britain's National Health Service dedicated to?
You should never have to pay a medical bill
Where can primary care in Britain fall down?
Where can primary care in Britain fall down?
Elective care, i.e. hip surgery - they have long waits
Why do government-run hospitals in Britain compete?
Why do government-run hospitals in Britain compete?
They compete in order to survive. If you lose patients to another hospital your services are at threat.
What do GPs in Britain earn bonuses for?
What do GPs in Britain earn bonuses for?
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How many times more often do the Japanese go to the doctor compared to Americans?
How many times more often do the Japanese go to the doctor compared to Americans?
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What happens if a Japanese doctor increases the number of procedures to boost income?
What happens if a Japanese doctor increases the number of procedures to boost income?
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How much does it cost to spend the night in the hospital in Japan if you stay in a room with four other people?
How much does it cost to spend the night in the hospital in Japan if you stay in a room with four other people?
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What percentage of hospitals in Japan are in financial deficit?
What percentage of hospitals in Japan are in financial deficit?
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What do Germans pay premiums based on to finance healthcare?
What do Germans pay premiums based on to finance healthcare?
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What fraction of what she would make in the U.S. does a family doctor in Germany earn?
What fraction of what she would make in the U.S. does a family doctor in Germany earn?
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In which country did they pick and choose the best ideas from around the world to develop their healthcare system?
In which country did they pick and choose the best ideas from around the world to develop their healthcare system?
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How long would it take to see an orthopedic specialist in Taiwan?
How long would it take to see an orthopedic specialist in Taiwan?
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What happens if a patient goes to see a doctor or hospital over 20 times a month in Taiwan?
What happens if a patient goes to see a doctor or hospital over 20 times a month in Taiwan?
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Which country took on healthcare reform in 1994?
Which country took on healthcare reform in 1994?
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How much of their profits do Swiss drug companies still make from the less regulated U.S. market?
How much of their profits do Swiss drug companies still make from the less regulated U.S. market?
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For American veterans, healthcare is similar to what?
For American veterans, healthcare is similar to what?
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Study Notes
Britain’s National Health Service
- Committed to the principle that individuals should never face medical bills.
- Primary care is efficient, and emergency services function well, but elective care often experiences long wait times, particularly for procedures like hip surgery.
- Government-run hospitals engage in competition to maintain survival; losing patients to other facilities threatens their viability.
- General practitioners (GPs) receive a fixed salary per patient, with bonuses awarded for keeping patients healthy.
Japan’s Healthcare System
- Japanese individuals visit doctors three times more frequently than Americans.
- If a doctor attempts to increase procedures for income, the government will reduce prices during the next negotiation cycle.
- The cost for staying overnight in a shared hospital room is approximately $10.
- About 50% of hospitals operate with financial deficits.
Germany’s Healthcare Financing
- Healthcare financing in Germany is based on income-level premiums.
- A family doctor in Germany earns about two-thirds of what an American family doctor makes.
Taiwan’s Healthcare Model
- Taiwan has integrated the best practices from various countries to create its healthcare system.
- Patients can visit an orthopedic specialist without any waiting period.
- Frequent visits (over 20) to doctors or hospitals in a month trigger a government visit to the patient.
Switzerland’s Healthcare Reform
- Switzerland implemented healthcare reforms in 1994 to improve its system.
- Swiss drug companies derive more than one-third of their profits from the less regulated U.S. market.
Healthcare for American Veterans
- For American veterans, the healthcare experience closely resembles that of Britain's National Health Service.
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Test your knowledge on the healthcare systems of Britain, Japan, and Germany. Explore the unique aspects of each country's approach to providing medical care, financing, and patient accessibility. Determine how these systems impact citizen health and hospital operations.
